title: Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae : an unusual case.
abstract: This article presents the case of a bilateral chronic subdural hematoma which was contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae and resulted in a life-threatening central nervous system infection. After repeated of bilateral burr-hole drainage, the patient became hyperpyrexic and drowsy. Suppuration within the subdural space was suspected and then the patient underwent bilateral fronto-temporo-parietal craniotomies, and pus was evacuated. Its cultures revealed Klebsiella pneumoniae. Intravenous meropenem was given for 6 weeks. He recovered completely. Microorganisms like Klebsiella pneumoniae may directly infect the subdural space with iatrogenic contamination.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikale University Faculty of Medicine, Kirikale, Turkey.
authors.forename: Bulent
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bakar
authors.forename: Cem
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sungur
authors.forename: Ismail Hakki
authors.initials: IH
authors.lastname: Tekkok