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June 9, 2026Neurology

Hematogenous Fusobacterium Infection Presenting as Multifocal Brain Abscesses Without Contiguous Source (P10-3.006)

Katherine Sinchek Paul Lacanienta Brandon Merical Christine Yeager

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This report aims to highlight a rare occurrence of multifocal brain abscesses caused by a hematogenous fusobacterium infection without an identifiable contiguous source.
Case report detailing the presentation, diagnosis, and management of the patient.
Analysis of clinical symptoms and imaging findings.
Discussion surrounding the implications of fusobacterium as a potential pathogen.
Identification of multiple brain abscesses through imaging techniques.
Successful treatment demonstrated through clinical follow-up and imaging post-intervention.

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Case report reveals multifocal brain abscesses from fusobacterium infection, suggesting serious health risks.

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Sinchek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf300faef96ed7f0559c0 https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000216148

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