Mixed Curvularia and Klebsiella brain microabscesses in an immunocompromised patient (P1.305)

Conclusions:New-onset focal neurological deficits in immunocompromised patients with basal ganglia and cerebellar lesions may be infectious or neoplastic in etiology. Previously described pathogens associated with this presentation include Cryptoccocus, Candida, Toxoplasmosis, Mycobacterium, Coccidioides, Nocardia, and Listeria. Our case demonstrates unusual microbiology, with Klebsiella and Curvularia species as likely causative organisms. Awareness of these uncommon causes of CNS infection may allow for more prompt diagnosis and treatment.Disclosure: Dr. Das has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pohlen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kass has received personal compensation for activities as an expert witness in litigation. Dr. Kass has received personal compensation as a speaker at non-commercial CME talks for primary care physicians. Dr. Kass has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the Ethics and Medicolegal Issues for Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology and Continuum Audio.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research