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 ...
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Atypical progression of Group B Streptococcus infection: Subdural empyema in an adult with diabetes mellitus [PDF]
IDCasesStreptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS), traditionally associated with neonatal meningitis and urinary tract infections in pregnant women, has emerged as a significant pathogen in non-pregnant adults.
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Subdural empyema in patient with SARS-CoV-2 positivity: A rare case report of 3 patients [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a viral pandemic and a matter of concern. It also mimics viral pneumonia with cough and fever but also causes severe sequels and various complications.
Hamidreza Aghadoost, MD +2 more
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Migratory Preseptal Cellulitis Secondary to Rhinosinusitis Complicated by Left Frontal Subdural Empyema in a Child: A Case Report. [PDF]
Case Rep Ophthalmol MedPreseptal cellulitis is a common pediatric infection involving the eyelids and surrounding periocular tissues. It is typically benign and rarely progresses to intracranial complications, unlike orbital cellulitis. However, when secondary to rhinosinusitis, the infection may behave unpredictably and extend beyond expected anatomical boundaries.
Sandi F, Feksi J, Humba H, Lukoo SR.
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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
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Subdural Tubercular Empyema in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Rare Primary Presentation of CNS Tuberculosis [PDF]
Journal of Liaquat National Hospital, 2023 Tuberculosis (TB) remains a potentially-curable serious health problem in most of the developing world including Pakistan. Subdural Tubercular Empyema is a very rare presentation of CNS tuberculosis.
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Unusual subdural empyema in a homeless patient diagnosed by molecular approach: a case report
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020 Background We report a case of subdural empyema in a homeless patient caused by Bartonella quintana. B. quintana is a facultative intracellular bacteria for which bacterial growth is fastidious.
Cécile Brin +7 more
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Subdural empyema secondary to contralateral sinusitis: hematogenous dissemination?
Archives of Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2023 Sinusitis refers to inflammation in the sinuses. Complications of sinusitis are rare and most often affect the orbit. However, in rare cases, these complications may be intracranial. One of these intracranial complications is subdural empyema, which is a
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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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Journal of Neurological Surgery Reports, 2015 Subdural empyema is a rare but serious intracranial infection that warrants prompt management to reduce morbidity and avoid mortality. However, clinical and radiologic features may be subtle or ambivalent.
Thangaraj Munusamy, Shree Kumar Dinesh
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