Subdural empyema: an unusual complication of meningococcal meningitis
Edwards, M.S.; Baker, C.J.
Southern Medical Journal 75(1): 68-69
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0038-4348 PMID: 7054884 Document Number: 191944
Subdural empyema rarely is associated with bacterial meningitis in infants, particularly when the etiologic agent is Neisseria meningitidis. We have described a 3-month-old infant in whom relapse of meningitis due to Meningococcus group C was accompanied by a right-sided subdural empyema. Full recovery followed appropriate antimicrobial therapy and closed drainage.