Abstract
Neonatal scalp abscesses are a rare but potentially very serious condition. This report serves to demonstrate meningitis as a potential complication of neonatal scalp abscess. In addition, we review the current literature on the subject and comment on the most appropriate evaluation and treatment. We describe six cases of neonatal scalp abscesses with one complication of enterococcal meningitis. The emergency practitioner should recognize that a neonate with a scalp abscess needs to be evaluated for potential serious complications and treated empirically to cover for organisms of vaginal origin.
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