A Case of Subdural Abscess Caused by Morganella morganii.
- Author:
Eun Young PARK
1
;
Su Jin LEE
;
Phil Soo OH
;
Kwang Nam KIM
;
Seung Myung MOON
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. neonatol@hallym.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Morganella morganii;
Empyema;
Subdural;
Infant
- MeSH:
Infant;
Male;
Female;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2004;47(9):1024-1027
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Morganella morganii, a gram-negative bacillus and part of normal faecal flora, is recognised as a common cause of urinary tract infection. We report a rare case of subdural abscess caused by M. morganii in an infant. It was secondary to purulent meningitis. The patient improved with treatment that consisted of surgical excision and systemic antibiotics.
