1. Mixed Fungal Brain Abscess.
- Author
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Glowacki, Joseph, Weber, Devin, Coppock, Dagan, Novick, Elizabeth, and Tucker, Mollie
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CASE studies , *BRAIN abscess , *HIV-positive persons , *POLYMERASE chain reaction , *ANTIFUNGAL agents , *ANTIRETROVIRAL agents - Abstract
The article focuses on a case study of a mixed fungal brain abscess in a newly diagnosed HIV patient with a history of injection drug use, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the presentation of the patient, diagnostic procedures and results including broad-range fungal polymerase chain reaction testing, and the treatment course involving antifungal therapy and antiretroviral medication.
- Published
- 2024