Open AccessBrain abscess and periodontal pathogens ( Fusobacterium Nucleatum ). Report of a case
Author(s) -
Franceschi Debora,
Giuliani Valentina,
Giuntini Veronica,
Pini Prato Giovanpaolo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3173
Subject(s) - fusobacterium nucleatum , medicine , brain abscess , fusobacterium , abscess , pathology , periodontitis , porphyromonas gingivalis , dentistry , surgery , bacteroides , bacteria , biology , genetics
Patients who develop brain abscesses must be evaluated through a complete set of diagnostic tests including a microbiological and clinical periodontal assessment. A genetic comparison of the pathogens from intracranial/extracranial sites is necessary.
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