Salmonella enteritidis brain abscess: case report and review

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2000 Dec;102(4):236-239. doi: 10.1016/s0303-8467(00)00099-8.

Abstract

Intracranial infections are unusual manifestations of salmonellosis. Even with adequate medical and surgical interventions these infections are often associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We report a case of brain abscess caused by Salmonella enteritidis associated with a brain neoplasm and review previous reports in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Abscess / etiology
  • Brain Abscess / pathology*
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / microbiology
  • Craniotomy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Salmonella Infections / etiology
  • Salmonella Infections / pathology*
  • Salmonella enteritidis* / isolation & purification