Staphylococcus aureus central nervous system (CNS) infections are rare, encountered in approximately 1–7% of bacterial meningitis patients [
1]. Immunodeficiency, head trauma, foreign bodies or neurosurgical devices are described as prerequisites for such infections [
2]. Given the high mortality rates of bacterial meningitis and especially of staphylococcal meningitis (up to 50%) [
3], it is of utmost importance to administer prompt treatment as quickly as possible and to stay alert for the possible existence of other complications such as the development of another abscess [
3]. Herein, we describe a patient with methicillin-sensitive staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) CNS infection. …
