Williams V, Lakshmikantha KM, Nallasamy K, Sudeep KC, Baranwal AK, Jayashree M. Subdural empyema due to Salmonella paratyphi B in an infant: a case report and review of literature.
Childs Nerv Syst 2018;
34:2317-2320. [PMID:
29748704 DOI:
10.1007/s00381-018-3825-7]
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Abstract
Intracranial infection due to Salmonella is uncommon in children. Subdural empyema (SDE) is described with Salmonella typhi as a complication of meningitis. We report a 6-month-old infant with SDE secondary to Salmonella paratyphi B who had presented with prolonged fever and enlarging head. A literature review of Salmonella SDE in infants with respect to clinical course and outcome is presented.
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