A series of enterococcal brain abscesses

BACKGROUND: Neurosurgeons in developing countries come across brain abscess frequently, but Enterococcus as a cause of abscess is rare. AIMS: To describe clinical profile and treatment of a series of patients with enterococcal brain abscess. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed microbiological records of patients with brain abscess to identify Enterococcus as a causative organism. RESULTS: 12 patients (nine males) were diagnosed to have enterococcal brain abscess. All were due to E. species. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical feature and management are not different from other etiological agents. The prognosis of enterococcal brain abscess is more favourable than bacteremia.