A case report of Aspergillus flavus induced brain abscess in a pediatric patient

Cerebral aspergillosis in the pediatric population is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This is a case report of an 11 year old male child presenting with irritability, sleep disturbances and failure to thrive. Radiological investigations, histopathological and microbiological studies have confirmed the etiology to be Aspergillus flavus. Surgical intervention and antifungal therapy resulted in resolution of the lesion.

Authors

Publication Details

Journal
International Journal of Research in Medical Science
Published
2025-01-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.33545/26648733.2025.v7.i1b.99
Primary Topic
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

A case report of Aspergillus flavus induced brain abscess in a pediatric patient

M. Krishnaveni, I. Paul
International Journal of Research in Medical Science
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
article

A case report of Aspergillus flavus induced brain abscess in a pediatric patient

M. Krishnaveni, I. Paul
article en

Abstract

Cerebral aspergillosis in the pediatric population is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This is a case report of an 11 year old male child presenting with irritability, sleep disturbances and failure to thrive. Radiological investigations, histopathological and microbiological studies have confirmed the etiology to be Aspergillus flavus. Surgical intervention and antifungal therapy resulted in resolution of the lesion.

International Journal of Research in Medical ScienceVol. 7(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 93%
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

A case report of Aspergillus flavus induced brain abscess in a pediatric patient — M. Krishnaveni, I. Paul · International Journal of Research in Medical Science (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS