%0 Journal Article
%T Spinal Epidural Abscess Diagnosed at Lumbar Puncture Tap and Revealed by Paraparesis
%J -
%D 2019
%X 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
%K Spinal Epidural Abscess
%K Paraparesis
%K Sub-Saharan Africa
%U http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=280&doi=10.11648/j.ijidt.20190402.13