Salmonella Serotype Enteritidis Neck Abscess Without Associated Gastrointestinal Illness: A Case Report

Salmonella infection most often manifests in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to diarrheal illness. Extraintestinal salmonellosis is an uncommon occurrence, especially in head and neck infections and abscesses. We present an unusual case of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis neck abscess in a 56-year-old female without concurrent gastroenteritis complicated by necrotic eschar development, requiring prolonged antibiotic therapy, corticosteroid taper, and surgical debridement. The report highlights the importance of close follow-up with a low threshold for extension of antibiotic duration, and surgical intervention if no improvement, clinical deterioration, or development of skin complications to promote optimal outcomes in neck abscesses.