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[Actinomyces viscosus in subdural empyema]

E Bébrová1, O Lochmann, M Tichý

  • 1Ustav lékarské mikrobiologie, Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha.

Ceskoslovenska Epidemiologie, Mikrobiologie, Imunologie
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Actinomyces viscosus was found in a child's subdural empyema and a dental granuloma. Early diagnosis and treatment led to recovery from this rare central nervous system infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Subdural empyema is a rare but serious infection of the central nervous system.
  • Actinomyces viscosus is an uncommon pathogen, particularly in central nervous system infections.

Observation:

  • The presence of Actinomyces viscosus was identified in the pus of a child's subdural empyema.
  • A periapical dental granuloma was investigated as a potential primary source of infection.

Findings:

  • Cultivation confirmed the same bacterial strain, Actinomyces viscosus, in both the subdural empyema and the periapical dental granuloma.
  • This finding suggests a dental origin for the central nervous system infection.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering dental infections as a potential source for rare central nervous system infections.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of prompt bacterial diagnosis, surgical intervention, and antimicrobial therapy in managing such cases.
  • Demonstrates successful treatment outcomes even in conditions with initially unfavorable prognoses.

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