Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	114310
Country	India

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Fusobacterium brain abscess as a complication of sinusitis in an immunocompetent adolescent: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Janani Sankar, Padma Priya K Haribabu and Ajay Gokhulnathan K Singaravelu Suganya
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Corresponding Author	Padma Priya K Haribabu, Academic Fellow, Department of Paediatrics, Kanchi Kamakoti Childs Trust Hospital, No 12 A, Nageswara Road, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034, Tamil Nādu, India. khpadmapriya@gmail.com
Key Words	Brain abscess; Fusobacterium nucleatum; Subdural empyema; Sinusitis; Next-generation sequencing; Status epilepticus; Case report
Core Tip	Fusobacterium nucleatum brain abscess is an uncommon but serious complication of sinusitis, especially in immunocompetent children. Conventional cultures often remain sterile because of the organism’s anaerobic nature. This case illustrates the value of 16S rRNA next-generation sequencing (NGS) for rapid pathogen identification and targeted therapy. Early neurosurgical drainage with appropriate anaerobic coverage resulted in full neurological recovery.
Citation	Sankar J, Haribabu PPK, Suganya AGKS. Fusobacterium brain abscess as a complication of sinusitis in an immunocompetent adolescent: A case report. World J Clin Pediatr 2025; In press

Received	2025-09-22 02:38
Peer-Review Started	2025-09-22 02:38
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-10-10 09:05
Return for Revision	2025-10-10 09:05
Revised	2025-10-30 17:05
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Second Decision by Editor	2025-12-15 02:37
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-15 05:31
Articles in Press	2025-12-15 05:31
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