Actinomyces Naeslundii and Aggregatibacter Aphrophilus Brain Abscess in an Adolescent

Author(s): Michael Croix, Christopher Schwarz, Ryan Breuer, Amanda B. Hassinger, Kunal Chadha, Mark Daniel Hicar

We report the case of a child with a brain abscess from which Actinomyces naeslundii and Aggregatibacter aphrophilus were isolated. The is the first case describing A. naeslundii causing a brain abscess. This case highlights the association of these two organisms which may affect antibiotic choice and therapy length.