title: Staphylococcus aureus meningitis--a rare complication of iliacus muscle abscess.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Public Health Laboratory, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent, U.K.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Parker
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Conn
authors.forename: P I
authors.initials: PI
authors.lastname: Ignotus
mesh_terms: 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*