Brain abscess caused by Micrococcus luteus in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: case-based review

This article reports the case of a patient with SLE with brain abscess which developed during immunosuppressive therapy for lupus nephritis. The patient completely recovered without neurological sequelae by open surgical drainage and 12-week antibiotic therapy. It is recommended that CNS infections must be excluded in patients with SLE, particularly who are receiving immunosuppressive therapy.
Source: Rheumatology International - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research