RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Brain abscess caused by <em>Citrobacter koseri</em> infection in an adult
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 170
OP 172
DO 10.17712/nsj.2015.2.20140749
VO 20
IS 2
A1 Liu, Heng-Wei
A1 Chang, Chih-Ju
A1 Hsieh, Cheng-Ta
YR 2015
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/20/2/170.abstract
AB Citrobacter koseri is a gram-negative bacillus that causes mostly meningitis and brain abscesses in neonates and infants. However, brain abscess caused by Citrobacter koseri infection in an adult is extremely rare, and only 2 cases have been described. Here, we reported a 73-year-old male presenting with a 3-week headache. A history of diabetes mellitus was noted. The images revealed a brain abscess in the left frontal lobe and pus culture confirmed the growth of Citrobacter koseri. The clinical symptoms improved completely postoperatively.