Recurrent Nocardial Brain Abscess Developing in an Immunocompetent Patient, A Case Report

Suzan Şahin and Şirin Menekşe

Central nervous system nocardiosis is rare but has high morbidity and mortality. Nocardia is found in soil, decomposing vegetation, and other organic matter, as well as in water as saprophytes. The infection usually occurs through direct inoculation of the microorganism from a skin injury or via inhalation. The pulmonary form (...) Read More