Staphylococcus aureus meningitis--a rare complication of iliacus muscle abscess.
Staphylococcus aureus meningitis is a rare but well recognized condition which had a high mortality and incidence of neurological sequelae. It is usually associated with chronic underlying conditions. A case is reported of S. aureus meningitis in a previously healthy young man. The epidemiology, microbiological findings and treatment of this condition are discussed.
Parker
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Public Health Laboratory, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, U.K.
Conn
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Ignotus
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology*; D016659:Psoas Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*