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Analysis Study Research Paper | Pharmacotherapeutics | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Popularity: 4.6 / 10
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
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024
Pages: 127 - 129
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24430122442
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