| Literature DB >> 21034390 |
James R Anstey1, Timothy N Fazio, David L Gordon, Geoff Hogg, Adam W Jenney, Matthias Maiwald, Jonathan J Wilksch.
Abstract
Liver abscess due to Klebsiella pneumoniae infection has been widely reported in Asia, but rarely reported in Australia until now. We describe four previously well Asian-born patients who presented across Australia with community-acquired K. pneumoniae liver abscesses. With prompt recognition, appropriate antibiotics and early drainage, outcome is significantly improved, although vigilance for metastatic complications is essential.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 21034390 DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2010.tb04042.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN: 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738