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 ...
Wei-Ju Lee +9 more
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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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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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The hidden threat: subdural empyema strikes a healthy teen
The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and NeurosurgeryBackground The incidence estimates for intracranial subdural empyema are 0.1 per 100,000 individuals, making it a rare clinical condition. It is a highly morbid and fatal illness that is most commonly the result of a primary infection somewhere else ...
Ahmed Dahshan +5 more
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Successful surgical management of a cerebellar subdural empyema in a domestic cat [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceThis case report describes the successful diagnosis and surgical management of a cerebellar subdural empyema in a 14-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat. The patient presented with a left-sided head tilt and right-sided hemiparesis.
Ian Hall +4 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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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.
Jo Onaka +6 more
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Subdural empyema caused by Morganella morganii [PDF]
Surg Neurol Int, 2020 Background: Morganella morganii is a species of Gram-negative enteric rod found in normal human gut flora. Pathologically, this most often presents as urinary tract infections, wound infections, and bacteremia. It is highly uncommon for M. morganii to be
Evalina Bond, James A. Stadler
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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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