Fatal case of subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus and Slackia exigua [PDF]
Autopsy and Case Reports, 2023 We report a fatal subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus in a 66-year-old female who developed acute onset of confusion, dysarthria, and paresis in her left extremities.
Yuki Munekata +15 more
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Subdural Empyema from Streptococcus suis Infection, South Korea [PDF]
Emerging Infectious DiseasesIn Jeju Island, South Korea, a patient who consumed raw pig products had subdural empyema, which led to meningitis, sepsis, and status epilepticus. We identified Streptococcus suis from blood and the subdural empyema.
Sejin Choi +9 more
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Subdural empyema—a rare complication of chronic otitis media: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Subdural empyema is an extremely rare and fatal intracranial complication of chronic otitis media. Due to its rarity and vague symptoms, it is often diagnosed late if not completely missed; specially in developing countries where the ...
Emnet Tekeste Fekadu +3 more
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Subdural empyema caused by Aggregatibacter segnis: a rare case report and literature review [PDF]
BMC Infectious DiseasesBackground Aggregatibacter species are Gram-negative bacteria typically recognized as oral saprophytes in humans, with invasive infections uncommon in immunocompetent individuals.
Qinghua Li +10 more
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Subdural empyema in adult with recent SARS-CoV-2 positivity case report [PDF]
Radiology Case Reports, 2021 Intracranial abscess, including subdural empyema, is a rare central nervous system infectious disease and diagnosis is often delayed due to patient presentation with non-specific neurologic findings.
Megan Charlton, B.S. +2 more
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Spontaneous Subdural Empyema: A Case Report [PDF]
Asian J Neurosurg, 2023 Subdural empyema is the collection of purulent material between the dura mater and arachnoid. Subdural empyema most often occurs due to the direct extension of local infection. But spontaneous subdural empyema is a rare entity.
Deep Dutta +2 more
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Subdural Empyema in Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis: A Case Report [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Bacterial meningitis in pediatric populations presents a formidable challenge, necessitating careful evaluation and swift intervention. The clinical spectrum of pediatric bacterial meningitis requires a clear understanding, considering its diverse ...
H. Alosaimi +7 more
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Invasive Sinusitis With Arcanobacterium haemolyticum and Fusobacterium necrophorum Complicated by Subdural Empyema in an Immunocompetent Adolescent Patient [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 We are reporting a very rare case of an invasive infection with Arcanobacterium haemolyticum and Fusobacterium necrophorum that resulted in meningitis, cerebral edema, and subdural empyema secondary to upper respiratory infection (URI) and sinusitis in ...
Hanna S. Sahhar +3 more
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Non-contrast–enhancing subdural empyema: illustrative case [PDF]
J Neurosurg Case Lessons, 2022 BACKGROUND Subdural empyema (SDE) is a life-threatening intracranial infection that, without timely surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic treatment, is inevitably fatal.
A. Rebchuk +3 more
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Subdural Empyema Secondary to Severe Paranasal Sinusitis [PDF]
Cureus, 2022 A 59-year-old female presented to the emergency department with an acute onset of unilateral facial droop and aphasia. Collateral information obtained from her family revealed a diagnosis of prolonged subacute bacterial sinusitis with initiation of ...
Kruti Ray, Justin Chu, M. I. Durrani
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