Subdural empyema due to mixed infections successfully treated medically: A case report with review literature.

Mostafa MeshrefAnas Zakarya NoureldenAlaa Ahmed ElshanbaryYossef Hassan AbdelQadirMohamed Sayed ZaazoueeKhaled Mohamed RagabEman Mohammed Sharif AhmedSarya Swed

Published in: Clinical case reports (2022)

Subdural empyema is a rare intracranial infection with an accumulation of purulent material between the dura and arachnoid matter. We report a case of 17 years old presented with an altered conscious level. CSF analysis showed increased WBCs. His situation has improved after treating by acyclovir, ceftriaxone, vancomycin, and dexamethasone.

Keyphrases

systematic review
low dose
high dose
cerebrospinal fluid
herpes simplex virus