Propionibacterium acnes infection following subdural tap.
The case of an infant who had subdural hematomas that became infected with Propionibacterium acnes is reported. This is the second reported case of intracranial Propionibacterium acnes infection resulting from diagnostic or therapeutic manipulation.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011425:Propionibacterium acnes; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013355:Subdural Space