2019
DOI: 10.14309/01.ajg.0000599040.89144.e1
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2377 A Rare Case of Klebsiella Pneumoniae Liver Abscess With Subsequent Invasive Disease

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative bacterium, native to the common flora of the human digestive tract and skin. This organism can cause opportunistic infection in at risk populations, such as those who are immunocompromised. Less commonly, monomicrobial abscess formation can develop without underlying hepatobiliary disease. CASE DESCRIPTION/METHODS: A 76-year-old Polish male presented for the evaluation of worsening mentation, genera… Show more

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