A Case Report on Liver Abscess Caused by Klebsiella Pneumoniae in a Patient with Emphysema Thorax

Shalet Sara Shaji, Sherin Mariam Varghese, Dr. Mohan Varghese

Abstract: Liver abscesses are serious infections that can be caused by various pathogens. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a rare but important cause of liver abscesses, particularly in patients with predisposing conditions such as diabetes mellitus or liver cirrhosis. Here, we report a case of a 59 years old patient with liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae along with emphysema thorax came with complains of fever and abdominal pain and a history of constipation since few weeks and with a history of newly diagnosed diabetic mellitus, which is an unusual combination of risk factors.

Keywords: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Liver Abscess, emphysema thorax

How to Cite?: Shalet Sara Shaji, Sherin Mariam Varghese, Dr. Mohan Varghese, "A Case Report on Liver Abscess Caused by Klebsiella Pneumoniae in a Patient with Emphysema Thorax", Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 127-129, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24430122442, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24430122442