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Cerebral Dermabacter hominis abscess

M Bavbek1, H Caner, H Arslan

  • 1Başkent University, School of Medicine, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey.

Infection
|July 1, 1998
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Dermabacter hominis, typically harmless bacteria, caused a rare cerebral abscess in a renal transplant patient. This case highlights the potential pathogenicity of Dermabacter species in immunocompromised individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Dermabacter species are commensal bacteria frequently found on human skin.
  • Pathogenicity of Dermabacter species in humans is exceedingly rare.
  • Renal transplant recipients are immunocompromised, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.

Observation:

  • A case of cerebral abscess was identified.
  • The abscess presented as a contrast-enhancing intracranial mass on imaging.
  • The patient was a renal transplant recipient.

Findings:

  • The cerebral abscess was attributed to Dermabacter hominis infection.
  • This represents a rare instance of Dermabacter hominis causing a severe intracranial infection.
  • The clinical presentation mimicked other intracranial pathologies.

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Implications:

  • This case expands the spectrum of known pathogens causing cerebral abscesses.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rare bacterial species in immunocompromised patients with neurological symptoms.
  • Further investigation into the virulence factors of Dermabacter species may be warranted.