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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11056-5 |
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