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Escherichia Coli Brain Abscess in an Immunocompetent Adult: Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the main bacterium responsible for neonatal meningitis. Cases brain abscess and subdural empyema due to E. coli are extremely rare in immunocompetent adults. We present here the case of a patient with intravenous drug addiction as a risk factor, who developed an E. coli brain abscess following a simple urinary tract infection.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science

DOI: 10.23958/ijirms/vol10-i04/2052

Authors: El Fargani R., Idalene M., Ait Driss W., Tassi N.

Institutions: Cadi Ayyad University, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409597890

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