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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]; Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3]
Overview
Laboratory findings associated with subdural empyema are generally unspecific.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory findings associated with subdural empyema are generally unspecific. Often, elevated inflammatory markers are present, including:[1][2]
Additionally, pathogentic microorganisms are generally present, including:[3][4]
- Aerobic Streptococci
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Salmonella
- Escherichia coli
References
- ↑ Agrawal, Amit; Timothy, Jake; Pandit, Lekha; Shetty, Lathika; Shetty, J.P. (2007). "A Review of Subdural Empyema and Its Management". Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice. 15 (3): 149–153. doi:10.1097/01.idc.0000269905.67284.c7. ISSN 1056-9103.
- ↑ Hendaus, Mohammed A. (2013). "Subdural Empyema in Children". Global Journal of Health Science. 5 (6). doi:10.5539/gjhs.v5n6p54. ISSN 1916-9744.
- ↑ Tandon PN, Ramamurthi R. Textbook of Neurosurgery, Third Edition, Three Volume Set. JP Medical Ltd; 2012.
- ↑ Pathak A, Sharma BS, Mathuriya SN, Khosla VK, Khandelwal N, Kak VK (1990). "Controversies in the management of subdural empyema. A study of 41 cases with review of literature". Acta Neurochir (Wien). 102 (1–2): 25–32. PMID 1968310.