Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: an emerging infection in Ireland and Europe.
Infection 2013;
41:681-6. [PMID:
23381876 DOI:
10.1007/s15010-013-0408-0]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
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.
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