| Neonatal scalp abscess: is it a benign disease? | |
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PMID: 19846268 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Background: Neonatal scalp abscesses are a rare but potentially very serious condition. Objectives: This report serves to demonstrate meningitis as a potential complication of neonatal scalp abscess. In addition, we review the current literature on the subject and comment on the most appropriate evaluation and treatment. Case Report: We describe six cases of neonatal scalp abscesses with one complication of enterococcal meningitis. Conclusion: The emergency practitioner should recognize that a neonate with a scalp abscess needs to be evaluated for potential serious complications and treated empirically to cover for organisms of vaginal origin. |
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Authors:
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Evan J Weiner; Mark S McIntosh; Madeline Matar Joseph; Nizar Maraqa; Peter G Davis |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-10-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 40 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2011 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-05-16 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e97-e101 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
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