title: Fusobacterium nucleatum: An unusual cause of subdural empyema.
abstract: This article describes an uncommon presentation of a subdural empyema in a young man. Because the patient's initial presentation consisted of nonspecific abdominal complaints, subdural empyema was not initially considered. However, a thorough medical history, including recent travel history, and appropriate multidisciplinary consultation, were key to reaching the correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Denise Yocum practices at Tenet Healthcare in El Paso, Tex. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Denise
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authors.lastname: Yocum
mesh_terms: D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000209:etiology*; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications*; D016967:Fusobacterium nucleatum; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055815:Young Adult