Clinical characteristics and treatment of brain abscess in patients with hematological malignancies: A systematic review and meta-analysis

In patients with hematological malignancies, brain abscesses are most caused by fungi. Despite intensive treatment, including neurosurgery and medical management, prognosis remains poor.

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International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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2025-12-31
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108355
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Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
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Clinical characteristics and treatment of brain abscess in patients with hematological malignancies: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Matthijs C. Brouwer, Vibuthi Sisodia, Diederik van de Beek, Robbert van der Mooren
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
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Clinical characteristics and treatment of brain abscess in patients with hematological malignancies: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Matthijs C. Brouwer, Vibuthi Sisodia, Diederik van de Beek, Robbert van der Mooren
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Abstract

In patients with hematological malignancies, brain abscesses are most caused by fungi. Despite intensive treatment, including neurosurgery and medical management, prognosis remains poor.

International Journal of Infectious DiseasesVol. 164
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