INTRODUCTION: Klebsiella pneumoniae has emerged as a predominant cause of community-acquired mono-microbial pyogenic liver abscess. This was first described in Taiwan and has been widely reported in Asia. This infectious entity has been described in Europe, with single case reports predominating. METHODS: We present three cases in one year from our institution in Ireland and review the European literature to date. RESULTS/ CONCLUSION: Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive liver abscess syndrome is now emerging in Europe and notably is not restricted to individuals of Asian descent.
INTRODUCTION:Klebsiella pneumoniae has emerged as a predominant cause of community-acquired mono-microbial pyogenic liver abscess. This was first described in Taiwan and has been widely reported in Asia. This infectious entity has been described in Europe, with single case reports predominating. METHODS: We present three cases in one year from our institution in Ireland and review the European literature to date. RESULTS/ CONCLUSION:Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive liver abscess syndrome is now emerging in Europe and notably is not restricted to individuals of Asian descent.
Authors: James J Mezhir; Yuman Fong; Lindsay M Jacks; George I Getrajdman; Lynn A Brody; Ann M Covey; Raymond H Thornton; William R Jarnagin; Stephen B Solomon; Karen T Brown Journal: J Am Coll Surg Date: 2010-06 Impact factor: 6.113
Authors: Maria A De Francesco; Giorgio Tiecco; Erika Scaltriti; Giorgio Piccinelli; Silvia Corbellini; Francesca Gurrieri; Verena Crosato; Giovanni Moioli; Valentina Marchese; Emanuele Focà; Davide A Bertelli; Francesco Castelli; Arnaldo Caruso Journal: Infection Date: 2022-07-08 Impact factor: 3.553