Long-term survival of an AIDS patient with a tuberculous cerebral abscess.

Abstract

Unlike other forms of tuberculosis, tuberculous cerebral abscess is a rare complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and usually presents at a late stage of the disease. This article describes a case of tuberculous cerebral abscess in an HIV-infected patient that was effectively treated with surgery and chemotherapy. The patient has survived more than 5 1/2 years since being diagnosed and remains in good health.

• Authors: J F Gettler, B F Garner
• Journal: Journal of the National Medical Association (J Natl Med Assoc) Vol. 88 Issue 9 Pg. 605-6 (Sep 1996) ISSN: 0027-9684 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8855653 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antitubercular Agents

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections (complications, therapy)
• Adult
• Antitubercular Agents (therapeutic use)
• Brain Abscess (complications, diagnosis, therapy)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• HIV Infections (complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Male
• Tuberculosis (complications, therapy)