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Haemophilus aphrophilus brain abscess: a case report.

Pao-Tsuan Kao1, Hsiang-Kuang Tseng, Shey-Chiang Su

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi
|October 17, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Haemophilus aphrophilus infections are uncommon, but this case highlights its potential for serious brain abscesses. Prompt surgical drainage and antibiotics led to a full recovery, demonstrating effective treatment strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Haemophilus aphrophilus is a rare cause of serious infections.
  • Brain abscesses require prompt diagnosis and intervention.

Observation:

  • A 61-year-old patient presented with left hemiparesis and dizziness.
  • Brain imaging revealed a right frontotemporal ring-enhancing lesion.

Findings:

  • Surgical drainage of the abscess yielded isolation of Haemophilus aphrophilus.
  • The patient showed complete recovery after surgery and antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering H. aphrophilus in brain abscess etiology.
  • Successful management involves a combination of surgical and antibiotic approaches.

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  • Further research into H. aphrophilus pathogenesis in the central nervous system is warranted.