A fatal pseudallescheria boydii brain abscess.
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We present the clinical and radiological features of pseudallescheria boydii infection in a middle aged woman who presented with right frontal pseudallescheria abscess after two years use of prednisolone for rheumatoid arthritis. Despite early surgical excision and intravenous antifungal treatment she died after 7 weeks despite aggressive therapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Neurosciences
دوره 5 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000