The Epidemiology, Management and Therapeutic Outcomes of Subdural Empyema in Neonates with Acute Bacterial Meningitis [PDF]
AntibioticsBackground: Subdural empyema is one of the more serious complications of bacterial meningitis and therapeutic challenges to clinicians. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcome of subdural empyema in neonates with ...
Ming-Horng Tsai +2 more
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Subdural empyema mimicking subacute subdural hematoma on CT imaging
Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management, 2018 We report a case of a 35-year-old male who was treated with craniectomy, subdural empyema evacuation, and subsequent intravenous antibiotic therapy. The patient presented with what appeared to be signs of a subacute subdural hematoma on imaging.
Carlton Watson
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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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A first case of subdural empyema due to Staphylococcus saccharolyticus [PDF]
IDCasesStaphylococcus saccharolyticus, an anaerobic coagulase-negative staphylococcal species, is a member of the normal skin microbiota. It can be a rare cause of human infectious disease and is usually considered a contaminant, but some rare reports have ...
Masahiko Kaneko +8 more
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Subdural Empyema in a 13‐Year‐Old Male With History of Head Trauma: A Case Report [PDF]
Clinical Case ReportsSubdural empyema is rare but serious intracranial infection characterized by accumulation of pus between dura mater and arachnoid layer. The spread of infection is typically originating from sinusitis, otitis media, or osteomyelitis.
Bishal Budha +8 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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First report of salmonella Dublin subdural empyema: A rare presentation of CNS infection [PDF]
IDCasesSubdural empyema can be precipitated by a range of pathogens. Common clinical symptoms include fever, headache, seizures, and changed mental status. Yet, cerebral infections caused by Salmonella are relatively uncommon as it is rare for Salmonella to ...
Seif Bugazia +4 more
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CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT OF SUBDURAL EMPYEMA: A COMPLICATION OF ODONTOGENIC SINUSITIS [PDF]
Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2018 Odontogenic infections are predisposing factors for 10% of maxillary sinusitis, rarely complicating with meningitis and subdural empyema. Most empyema associated with dental infections have polymicrobial etiology. Standard treatment for subdural empyema
Manuela Arbune +3 more
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An unusual presentation of subdural empyema caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 2013 Subdural empyema is an uncommon clinical entity. The first case of Porphyromonas gingivalis subdural empyema is reported. We report a case of 34-year-old male who presented with subdural empyema and sinusitis.
Ahmed Rasheed +3 more
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