Rare case of intracranial Salmonella enteritidis abscess following glioblastoma resection: Case report and review of the literature

摘要

Background:Worldwide, Salmonella enteritidis (SE) is becoming a common cause of gastrointestinal infections by contaminated food products, mainly eggs. Extra-intestinal manifestations such as brain abscess are more commonly associated with Salmonella typhimurium and are rare in adults. We report the clinical features, treatment outcomes and risk factors predisposing our patient to Salmonella enteritidis brain abscess and discuss relevant literature.