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Uncommon Pathogen Bacillus Cereus Causing Subdural Empyema in a Child
Prastiya Indra Gunawan1, Leny Kartina1, Dwiyanti Puspitasari1
1Department of Child Health, Airlangga University College of Medicine, DrSoetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences
|April 7, 2018
Summary
Subdural empyema (SDE) in children is a serious brain infection. This case highlights successful treatment of Bacillus cereus SDE using surgery and antibiotics, resulting in a good outcome with no neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology
Background:
- Subdural empyema (SDE) is a severe intracranial infection in children.
- Various pathogens can cause SDE, necessitating accurate identification and prompt treatment.
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