Abstract
Brain abscess formation is extremely rare in patients with osteopetrosis. Herein, we report a case of viridans streptococci brain abscess in an immunocompromised child diagnosed with osteopetrosis. The patient presented with a sudden change in mental status and convulsions. Radiological evaluation revealed a temporal lobe brain abscess, and intravenous antibiotherapy was started immediately. The patient underwent abscess drainage, and laboratory investigation of pus material revealed viridans streptococci.
Keywords:
Osteopetrosis; brain abscess; chronic otitis media; viridans streptococci.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Agammaglobulinemia / diagnosis
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Agammaglobulinemia / genetics
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Agammaglobulinemia / immunology*
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Brain Abscess / diagnosis
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Brain Abscess / immunology
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Brain Abscess / microbiology*
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Brain Abscess / therapy
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / immunology
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / therapy
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Drainage
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Male
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Osteopetrosis / diagnosis
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Osteopetrosis / genetics
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Osteopetrosis / immunology*
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Risk Factors
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / immunology
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology*
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Streptococcal Infections / therapy
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Treatment Outcome
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Viridans Streptococci / drug effects
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Viridans Streptococci / isolation & purification*
Supplementary concepts
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Osteopetrosis, Autosomal Recessive 7