Abstract
Focal intracranial infections due to Salmonella are rare. So far, around 80 cases have been reported in the world literature. The authors present their experience of 6 cases of intracranial Salmonella infections, mainly subdural empyema in 5 and effusion in 1. In 1 case, subdural empyema was bilateral, and in another case, there was an associated brain abscess. Positive blood cultures and positive Widal tests were noticed in 2 patients each. Early diagnosis and prompt evacuation of subdural collections and brain abscess and antibiotic therapy lead to satisfactory results. This study suggests that a high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and quick evacuation lead to success; this point is highlighted with the help of a review of the literature.
Copyright 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Brain Abscess / complications*
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Brain Abscess / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Abscess / surgery*
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Brain Diseases / complications*
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Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Brain Diseases / surgery*
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / complications*
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / surgery*
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Empyema, Subdural / complications*
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Empyema, Subdural / diagnostic imaging
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Empyema, Subdural / surgery*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Salmonella Infections / complications*
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Salmonella Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Salmonella Infections / surgery*
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Subdural Effusion / complications
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Subdural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
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Subdural Effusion / surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome