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health3 days ago•2 min saved

CDC Flags Fourfold Surge in Rare, Fatal Brain Fungal Infections

A U.S. clinical reference laboratory reported a fourfold increase in detected cases of Cladophialophora bantiana, a rare fungal infection that primarily targets the brain. Between 2023 and 2025, annual cases jumped from a baseline of one to five to 14 in 2025. The infection carries a case-fatality rate of up to 70% and affects both healthy and immunosuppressed individuals. Researchers attribute the rise to potential climate change effects, improved molecular testing, or increased specimen submission, though the exact cause remains unclear.

via MedPage Today|

#brain-abscess #cdc #cladophialophora-bantiana

health1 month ago•39 min saved

Toothache misdiagnosis uncovers life-saving brain abscess

In Maryland, ER doctors misdiagnosed great-grandmother Lynda Bush with terminal cancer after a brain scan; neurosurgeon Dr. Jugal Shah later suspected infection and found an odontogenic brain abscess caused by oral bacteria from recent dental work. Bush underwent surgery, recovered over two weeks in hospital and rehab, and credits her family's advocacy for saving her life, highlighting how infections can mimic tumors and the importance of seeking second opinions.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#brain-abscess #health #misdiagnosis

science2 months ago•5 min saved

UTI-triggered Klebsiella split reveals hidden brain-virulence within a patient

A 63-year-old woman with a urinary tract infection developed a brain abscess two years later after a hypervirulent subpopulation of Klebsiella pneumoniae evolved within her urinary tract and disseminated to the brain and eye; genome analysis showed these hypervirulent strains diverged from a common ancestor and arose via capsule-related mutations, illustrating heterovirulence and intra-patient bacterial evolution while remaining antibiotic-susceptible.

via Ars Technica|

#bacterial-evolution #brain-abscess #heterovirulence

courts-and-legal3 months ago•16 min saved

CT man’s ear infection spiraled into fatal brain abscess, family sues health systems

A Connecticut man died after an ear infection spread to his skull and brain, leading to a brain abscess. His family filed a medical-negligence lawsuit against Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care—Norwalk, Norwalk Hospital, and Nuvance Health, alleging failure to promptly diagnose the infection’s spread and to provide an adequate workup and treatment. The suit cites the Aug. 30, 2025 visit for an earache, subsequent hospitalizations, a CT showing brain abscess, and the fatal outcome, with autopsy supporting the infection as the cause of death.

via Hartford Courant|

#brain-abscess #connecticut #courts-and-legal

health4 months ago•17 min saved

Healthy uni student’s death highlights rare brain abscess after sinusitis

A Winchester inquest heard that Cian Everett, a fit and healthy final-year Reading student, died from a rare brain abscess and meningitis caused by sinusitis, hours after doctors sent him home with nasal spray; the case highlighted gaps in how 111 calls were reviewed and led to changes in procedures and a prevention of future deaths report, with his family later establishing a foundation in his memory.

via The Independent|

#111-calls #brain-abscess #health

health1 year ago•3 min saved

Silent Tooth Infection Reveals Life-Threatening Brain Abscess

A man in the UK was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain abscess caused by an infected cracked tooth, despite having no oral symptoms. He underwent emergency brain surgery and treatment for sepsis, and is now recovering with ongoing therapy. The case highlights the importance of prompt medical attention for infections that can lead to severe complications.

via AOL.com|

#brain-abscess #emergency-surgery #health

health3 years ago•4 min saved

"Sinus Infection Turns Deadly: Half of Skull Removed in Life-Saving Surgery"

A martial arts instructor in California had to undergo emergency brain surgery and have half of her skull removed after a sinus infection spread to her brain. The infection was caused by a mutated gene that hindered the production of a protein responsible for immune response. The abscess in her brain was drained and damaged tissue was removed during the surgery. Following the procedure, she experienced seizures and deep vein thrombosis. Despite the challenges, she has returned to teaching martial arts and is grateful to be alive.

via Daily Mail|

#antibiotic-resistance #brain-abscess #health

health3 years ago•4 min saved

CDC Reports Unusual Increase in Brain Abscesses Among US Kids

Cases of brain abscess in children under 18 have risen to new heights in the US following the easing of pandemic restrictions, according to a pair of CDC reports. These abscesses usually follow a respiratory infection, underscoring the importance that children remain up-to-date with their vaccinations. Brain abscesses are relatively rare but quite dangerous, causing brain damage and, in severe cases, being fatal. The CDC recommends that all persons aged ≤18 years remain current with recommended vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19.

via ScienceAlert|

#brain-abscess #childrens-health #covid-19