Mastoiditis, Brain Abscess and Sinus Thrombosis As Complications of Chronic Otitis Media: A Case Report
JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY, vol.10, no.2, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 10 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2017
- Doi Number: 10.5812/jjm.41352
- Journal Name: JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Introduction: Brain abscess is a rare life-threatening focal intracerebral infection. The etiology of brain abscess depends on trauma, surgical intervention, and infection type. In this report, we present a case with brain abscess caused by Prevotella denticola after chronic otitis media infection.