Nocardia cyriacigeorgica abscess of the conus medullaris in an immunocompetent host
Author(s)
Lee, J.
Whitby, Michael
Hall, B.
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2010
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Conus medullaris abscesses are a distinct and rare subset of spinal intramedullary infections. We report a patient with a pyogenic abscess of the conus from which we cultured Nocardia cyriacigeorgica following operative evacuation. This is the first report identifying this species as a pathogen in conus abscess formation.Conus medullaris abscesses are a distinct and rare subset of spinal intramedullary infections. We report a patient with a pyogenic abscess of the conus from which we cultured Nocardia cyriacigeorgica following operative evacuation. This is the first report identifying this species as a pathogen in conus abscess formation.
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Journal Title
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
Volume
17
Issue
9
Subject
Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)
Clinical Sciences
Neurosciences