Culture-Negative intracerebral abscesses in children and adolescents from Streptococcus anginosus group infection: a case series.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We report the use of 16S ribosomal RNA gene amplification and sequencing to diagnose culture-negative intracerebral abscesses in younger patients. These 3 cases demonstrate the optimal application of gene sequencing from direct specimens for patients with negative culture results compromised by antibacterial therapy but histories highly suggestive of acute bacterial infection.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Abscess
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus anginosus