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Infected subdural effusion associated with resolving subdural hematoma--case report
Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|August 1, 1997
Summary
A rare case of Campylobacter fetus infection in a chronic subdural hematoma led to rapid neurological decline. Prompt antibiotic treatment resolved the infection and neurological symptoms, highlighting the risk of infection in subdural hematomas.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Chronic subdural hematomas (CSDH) can present with varied complications.
- Infection within a CSDH is a rare but serious event.
- Campylobacter fetus is an uncommon pathogen, particularly in this context.