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Brain abscess caused by Salmonella typhi. Case report
Journal of Neurosurgery
|December 1, 1976
Abstract:
The authors report a rare case of a brain abscess associated with osteomyelitis caused by Salmonella typhi that remained in contact with human tissues for 33 years without losing its virulence.
Insights
A rare Salmonella typhi infection caused a brain abscess and osteomyelitis, remaining virulent in human tissue for 33 years. This case highlights the long-term persistence and virulence of Salmonella typhi.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Salmonella typhi is a bacterium primarily known for causing typhoid fever.
- Infections with Salmonella typhi can lead to severe complications, including abscess formation.
- The long-term virulence and persistence of Salmonella typhi in human tissues are not well-documented.