Empyema of preexisting subdural hemorrhage caused by a rare salmonella species after exposure to bearded dragons in a foster home.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
An infant had a subdural empyema caused by the rare Salmonella species enterica subspecies houtenae (IV) serotype 44:z4,z23:- after only indirect exposure to exotic reptiles in her foster home. Infants recovering from preexisting subdural hematoma are at risk for development of empyema.
Medical subject headings
- Disease Reservoirs
- Empyema
- Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
- Lizards
- Salmonella Infections
- Salmonella enterica