Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis

Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou; Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem; Aimée Tiodoung Timnou; Caroline Ngoufack; Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi; Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba; Odette Kengni Kebiwo; Ahmadou Musa Jingi; Alice Ninon Tsitsol Meke; Madeleine Singwe-Ngandeu

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Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis

Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem, Aimée Tiodoung Timnou, Caroline Ngoufack, Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi, Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba, Odette Kengni Kebiwo, Ahmadou Musa Jingi, Alice Ninon Tsitsol Meke, Madeleine Singwe-Ngandeu

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy (Volume 4, Issue 2)

Received: 14 June 2019 Accepted: 10 July 2019 Published: 24 July 2019

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Abstract

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a deadly disease if not promptly treated with antibiotics, either in association with neurosurgery or not. Motor impairment remains the most complication, but death can occur particularly in a resource-limited setting. We report a case of spinal epidural abscess in a 56-year-old female in an urban setting in Cameroon complicated motor impairment. She presented with a 1-week history of back pain and pollakiuria. The diagnosis was done by a lumbar puncture tap. Despite an improvement in the availability of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for neurologic emergencies, affordability is still a challenge. An increase in our technical platform and accessibility of anyone to care remain a big challenge in sub-Saharan Africa.

Published in	International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy (Volume 4, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13
Page(s)	29-32
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Spinal Epidural Abscess, Paraparesis, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem, Aimée Tiodoung Timnou, Caroline Ngoufack, Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi, et al. (2019). Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis. International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy, 4(2), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13

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Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou; Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem; Aimée Tiodoung Timnou; Caroline Ngoufack; Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi, et al. Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis. Int. J. Infect. Dis. Ther. 2019, 4(2), 29-32. doi: 10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13

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Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem, Aimée Tiodoung Timnou, Caroline Ngoufack, Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi, et al. Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis. Int J Infect Dis Ther. 2019;4(2):29-32. doi: 10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13

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Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem

Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
Aimée Tiodoung Timnou

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Caroline Ngoufack

Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi

Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon
Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Odette Kengni Kebiwo

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Ahmadou Musa Jingi

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Alice Ninon Tsitsol Meke

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon
Madeleine Singwe-Ngandeu

Department of Internal Medicine and Specialties, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaounde I, Yaounde, Cameroon; Yaounde Central Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon; Yaounde General Hospital, Yaounde, Cameroon

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Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem, Aimée Tiodoung Timnou, Caroline Ngoufack, Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi, et al. Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis. Int J Infect Dis Ther. 2019;4(2):29-32. doi: 10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13

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AU  - Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou
AU  - Lolita Noundjeu Kamdem
AU  - Aimée Tiodoung Timnou
AU  - Caroline Ngoufack
AU  - Sandrine Lynda Sa’a Lontsi
AU  - Marie-Josiane Ntsama Essomba
AU  - Odette Kengni Kebiwo
AU  - Ahmadou Musa Jingi
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