A fatal pseudallescheria boydii brain abscess

Authors

• Sonia A. Khan

Abstract

We present the clinical and radiological features of pseudallescheria boydii infection in a middle aged woman who presented with right frontal pseudallescheria abscess after two years use of prednisolone for rheumatoid arthritis. Despite early surgical excision and intravenous antifungal treatment she died after 7 weeks despite aggressive therapy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

125

Last Page

127

Recommended Citation

Khan, Sonia A. (2000) "A fatal pseudallescheria boydii brain abscess," Neurosciences: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1038