This document discusses several topics related to central nervous system infections, including skull osteomyelitis, epidural abscess of the brain, subdural empyema, brain abscess, and spinal infection. It provides information on pathogens, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment for each condition. Key points include that skull osteomyelitis is usually caused by S. aureus or S. epidermidis and can result from direct inoculation or hematogenous spread. Brain abscesses often originate from a contiguous infectious source but can also be hematogenous, and treatment involves antibiotics, surgical drainage, or a combination. Spinal epidural abscess is most commonly located in the thoracic region and caused by S. aureus