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Fungal brain abscess in a severely burned patient

Audrey Stevens1,2, Caitlyn Waldrop1,2, Samuel Mandell1,2

  • 1Department of Surgery, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas, TX, USA.

Journal of Burn Care & Research : Official Publication of the American Burn Association
|July 24, 2023
PubMed

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This case report details a rare Fusarium brain abscess in a severe burn patient. Despite aggressive treatment for multiple infections, the patient ultimately succumbed, highlighting the challenges in managing invasive fungal infections post-burn.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery
  • Burn Medicine

Background:

  • Burn patients face high risks of opportunistic and atypical infections due to compromised immunity and extensive tissue damage.
  • Invasive fungal infections, such as Fusarium, pose a significant threat in immunocompromised individuals, including those with severe burns.
  • Brain abscesses are rare but devastating complications, particularly in the context of disseminated fungal infections.
Keywords:
brain sbscessburnfungemiafusarium

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