title: Subdural empyema in an HIV positive patient.
abstract: A subdural empyema with a Salmonella species as the likely causative organism is presented. We believe that this is the first reported case of such an infection in an HIV positive patient. The difficulties in treatment and diagnosis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Maudsley Hospital, De Crespigny Park, London, UK.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Parkers
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Harland
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Protheroe
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014207:Trephining