J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2013; 74(S 01): e155-e158
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1333418
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Otogenic Cerebellar Abscess by Enterococcus avium, a Very Rare Infectious Agent

José A. Escribano
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
,
Juan Solivera
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
,
Elisa Vidal
2   Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
,
Eleonor Rivin
3   Department of Radiation Oncology, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
,
Jesús Lozano
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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02. Mai 2012

23. August 2012

Publikationsdatum:
20. Februar 2013 (online)

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Abstract

We present a patient with an otogenic cerebellar abscess caused by Enterococcus avium, a microorganism that is a rare cause of infection in humans. The patient experienced full recovery after early needle aspiration of the abscess and surgical treatment of the primary focus. Linezolid was selected as a first-line antimicrobial drug.