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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Association of Medical Microbiology
ISSN: 0255-0857
EISSN: 0255-0857
Vol. 28, No. 1, 2010, pp. 60-62
Bioline Code: mb10016
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology, Vol. 28, No. 1, 2010, pp. 60-62

 en Chronic subdural empyema and cranial vault osteomyelitis due to Salmonella paratyphi check for this species in other resources A
Bhooshan, P.; Shivaprakasha, S.; Dinesh, K.R.; Kiran, M. & Karim, P.M.S.

Abstract

Intracranial infections, especially subdural empyema, due to salmonella are rare. Subdural empyema caused by Salmonella paratyphi check for this species in other resources A has been documented only once earlier in the literature. Hence, we report a case of subdural empyema and osteomyelitis of cranial vault due to S. paratyphi A. A 42- year-old male presented with headache and purulent discharge from right parietal burr hole wound site. Patient gave a history of head injury two years ago. He underwent burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma, excision of outer membrane and right parietal craniectomy. The cultures grew S. paratyphi A. Recovery was uneventful following surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy.

Keywords
Cranial vault osteomyelitis, Salmonella paratyphi A, subdural empyema

 
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