Recurrent Blastomycosis of the Central Nervous System: Case Report and Review
Open Access
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 30 (6) , 969-971
- https://doi.org/10.1086/313828
Abstract
Although blastomycosis of the central nervous system (CNS) occurs in ∼4% of patients with blastomycosis, recurrent CNS blastomycosis is very rare. We review the clinical features, treatment, and outcome of 4 previously reported cases. We also report a case of recurrent CNS blastomycosis successfully treated with surgery and liposomal amphotericin B after an inadequate response to amphotericin B therapy. This treatment may be an alternate approach for management of similar cases.Keywords
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