Actinomycotic brain abscess successfully treated by burr hole aspiration and short course antimicrobial therapy.
Three cases of brain abscess caused by Actinomyces israelii are reported which were successfully treated by burr hole aspiration and a short course of antibiotics (3-4 weeks). The clinical response of the patients, as well as the serial serum C-reactive protein levels and CT findings were used as a guideline for stopping antimicrobial therapy relatively early.
Division of Neurosurgery, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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D000190:Actinomyces; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013396:Suction
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents