A rare case of multiple brain abscesses caused by Nocardia abscessus co-infection with tuberculous meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

Abstract Background Nocardial brain abscesses are extremely rare and predominantly affect immunocompromised patients, exhibiting a high overall mortality rate. Tuberculosis infections, although they can occur in immunocompetent individuals, are more prevalent in those with compromised immune systems...

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Main Authors: Xiuri Wang, Lingyan Liang, Yunxiao Liang, Liuyang Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11056-5
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