Pathogenesis, Clinical Course and Neuro-Radiological Signs of Proprionibacterium Acnes Cerebritis: Case Report and Literature Review.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-2015
Abstract
The clinical and neuroimaging characteristics of brain infections related to Propionibacterium acnes are not well-characterized, making early diagnosis and treatment a challenge. More recently, life-threatening central nervous system infections with P. acnes are being reported with increasing frequency as complications of neurointerventional procedures. We present a rare case of P. acnes cerebritis that occurred as a sequela of bare platinum aneurysm coiling and a contaminant of percutaneous angiographic intervention. We include an extensive review of the literature describing the pathogenesis of P. acnes and neuro-radiological signs of brain infections related to this pathogen.
Volume
43
Issue
2
First Page
128
Last Page
136
ISSN
2154-8331
Published In/Presented At
Yakhkind, A., Yacoub, H. A., Grove, J., Varrato, J. D., & Castaldo, J. E. (2015). Pathogenesis, clinical course and neuro-radiological signs of Proprionibacterium acnes cerebritis: Case report and literature review. Hospital Practice (1995), 43(2), 128-136. doi:10.1080/21548331.2015.1017438
Disciplines
Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Neurology
PubMedID
25762004
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty, Network Office of Research and Innovation
Document Type
Article