Miliary fungal granulomata confined to the brain: mechanism of meningitis.
An unusual case of multiple giant cell granulomata due to Candida albicans confined to the brain of a premature neonate is reported, with evidence to suggest that this fungal meningitis is preceded by a parenchymal focus.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000382:microbiology*