[Subdural empyema complicating meningococcal meningitis: a pediatric observation]

Abstract

Postmeningitis subdural empyema is rare in infants. It can have a severe clinical course with possible serious long-term consequences and 10% mortality. Diagnosis is often difficult. Postmeningitis subdural empyema must be discussed in cases of atypical progression of well-treated meningitis. We report the case of an 18-month-old infant presenting subdural empyema with an insidious course following Neisseria meningitidis group C meningitis.