Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2315-2320
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2315
Table 1 Summary of reported cases of subdural empyema infected by streptococcus pneumonia
Ref.
Publication
Age (years)/gender
Risk factor
Symptoms
Causative organism
Surgery
Hicdonmez et al[17], 200611.5/FemaleYoung ageFever, lethargy, and inability to walkStreptococcus pneumoniaeCraniotomy
Hoshina et al[18], 200821/MaleYoung ageFever, convulsionsStreptococcus pneumoniaeBurr holedrainage
Jorgensen et al[19], 201031.1/MaleYoung age, choroid plexus carcinomaDiarrhoea, vomiting, coryzal symptoms, and persistent pyrexiaStreptococcus pneumoniae serotype 6ACraniotomy
Kagami et al[20], 2011468/FemaleAcute subdural hematomaFever, headache, comaStreptococcus pneumoniaeBurr hole drainage
Greve et al[21], 2011511/FemaleSinusitisHeadache, fever, vomiting, change of personality, paresis of the left foot and classical signs of infection of the right upper palpebraStreptococci intermediusBurr hole drainage