subdural empyema

subdural empyema

pus beneath the dura mater usually secondary to infection in the mastoid or paranasal sinuses or trauma.

subdural empyema

An acute bacterial infection of the meninges, which is most common in infants with coliform (gram-negative rod) infections or with group-B streptococcal meningitis.
 
Clinical findings
Treatment-refractory seizures, motor defects.
Management
Surgical evacuation.

subdural empyema

Neurology An acute bacterial infection of the meninges, most common in infants with GNR or group B streptococcus meningitis Clinical Refractory seizures, motor defects Management Surgical evacuation