First report of salmonella Dublin subdural empyema: A rare presentation of CNS infection

Authors

Seif Bugazia, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Ahmed Selim, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Anuradha Sreenivasan, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Mohammed Rehman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Mohammed Mahmoud, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Bugazia S, Selim A, Sreenivasan A, Rehman M, and Mahmoud M. First report of salmonella Dublin subdural empyema: A rare presentation of CNS infection. IDCases 2024; 38:e02111.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2024

Publication Title

IDCases

Abstract

Subdural 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 invade the central nervous system. We present the first reported case of Salmonella enterica serovar Dublin causing subdural empyema in an 83-year-old female, which was successfully managed with surgical burr hole and drainage in addition to prolonged targeted antimicrobial therapy consisting of 2 g of intravenous Ceftriaxone twice daily for a total of 56 days. This report demonstrates the course of her illness and the corresponding treatment plan; which may help guide medical providers when encountering similar cases.

PubMed ID

39563682

Volume

38

First Page

02111

Last Page

02111