scholarly journals Case of Pyogenic Liver Abscesses Caused by Klebsiella Pneumoniae

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Hepatobiliary Disease ◽  
Liver Abscesses ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic

Liver abscess is a serious intraabdominal infection can be due to result of bacteria, fungi, or parasites infection. Until the end of the last century, pyogenic liver abscesses were predominantly caused by mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, the most frequent isolate being Escherichia coli [1]. Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) is a known cause of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) in the absence of hepatobiliary disease. In settings of hepatic infection, it has also been known to cause disseminated infections including meningitis and endopthalmitis. Patients with diabetes mellitus and the preexisting hepatobiliary disease are particularly susceptible to infection as well as those from Southeast Asia [2]. We present a case of Klebsiella liver abscess with bacteremia.

scholarly journals Importation of Entamoeba histolytica and predominance of Klebsiella pneumoniae in liver abscesses: a 7-year retrospective cohort study from the United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hussam Mousa ◽  
Ghada Salameh Mohammed Al-Bluwi ◽  
Zainab Fathi Mohammed Al Drini ◽  
Huda Imam Gasmelseed ◽  
Jamal Aldeen Alkoteesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Primary Diagnosis ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Liver Abscesses ◽  
Potential Risk Factors

Abstract Background There is a dearth of information on liver abscesses in the United Arab Emirates. Herein, we describe the clinical features of liver abscesses and determine their incidence rates and clinical outcomes. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical charts of adult patients with a primary diagnosis of liver abscess at a major hospital over a 7-year period. Results Amongst 45 patients, 82.2% (37/45) had a pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) and 17.8% (8/45) had amoebic liver abscesses (ALA). Overall, patients were young (median age 42 years, IQR 35–52), mostly males (77.8%, 35/45) from the Indian subcontinent (55.6%, 25/45), presented with fever (88.9%, 40/45) and abdominal pain (88.9%, 40/45), and had a solitary abscess on imaging (71.1% (32/45). Crude annual incidence rates were 35.9/100,000 hospital admissions (95% CI 26.2–48.0) and 5.9/100,000 inhabitants (95% CI 4.3–7.9). All ALA patients were from the Indian subcontinent (100%, 8/8). Klebsiella pneumoniae was the most frequent pathogen in PLA (43.2% [16/37], 95% CI 27.1–60.5%). The hospital stay was shorter in ALA (7.5 days, IQR 7–8.5) than in PLA (14 days, IQR 9–17). No deaths were recorded within 30 days of hospitalisation. Conclusions ALA was exclusively seen in migrants from the Indian subcontinent, suggesting importation. Further research to characterise K. pneumoniae isolates and assess potential risk factors is needed.

The association of haemoglobin A1C levels with the clinical and CT characteristics of Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscesses in patients with diabetes mellitus

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 980-989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Hau Wang ◽  
Shih-Hung Tsai ◽  
Chih-Yung Yu ◽  
Hsian-He Hsu ◽  
Chang-Hsien Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Haemoglobin A1c ◽  
Liver Abscesses ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

scholarly journals A Rare Case of Recurrent Klebsiella pneumoniae Liver Abscess

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Magdelene Amoateng ◽  
Pius Osei-Bagyina ◽  
Reba Varughese ◽  
Achsah Mathew ◽  
Ishan Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
High Mortality ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Important Risk Factor ◽  
Aggressive Treatment

Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess (KPLA) is an emerging syndrome with the initial cases described in Taiwan in the 1980s. There is high mortality with this condition, and immediate aggressive treatment is necessary. Diabetes mellitus (D.M.) is the single most important risk factor for developing KPLA. Here, we describe a rare case of recurrent cryptogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae pyogenic liver abscess (KPLA) in a young man with poorly controlled type 1 D.M.

Pyogenic liver abscess of a male patient with diabetes mellitus due to Escherichia coli with fever and chills as the only symptoms

2017 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-42
Author(s):  
Georgios Zacharis ◽  
Nada Zacharis ◽  
Charalampos Potsios ◽  
Panagiota Xaplanteri
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess

scholarly journals Lactobacillus gasseri liver abscess and bacteremia: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Ramos-Coria ◽  
Jorge Canto-Losa ◽  
Daniel Carrillo-Vázquez ◽  
Leonardo Carbajal-Morelos ◽  
Rodrigo Estrada-León ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Lactobacillus Gasseri ◽  
Liver Abscesses ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
History Of ◽  
Severe Infections ◽  
Abdominal Infections ◽  
Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Background Lactobacillus is a genus of Gram-positive non-spore-forming rods usually found in the microbiota of the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genitourinary tract. Also, they are commonly used in the food industry as supplements and probiotics. Lactobacilli are normally considered non-pathogenic to the human body, however, under certain circumstances such as immunosuppression, they can cause severe infections, with only a few cases of bacteremia, infective endocarditis, pneumonia, meningitis, and intra-abdominal infections reported. Among these presentations, a pyogenic liver abscess is rather rare. Case presentation We describe the case of a 59-year-old man with a history of diabetes mellitus and multiple abdominal surgeries with the latest being in 2014 presenting with bacteremia and multiple large pyogenic liver abscesses due to Lactobacillus gasseri, which did not appear to be related to the use of probiotics or immunosuppression. Conclusions Given the high prevalence of diabetes mellitus and the increased use of probiotics, it is expected that in the future we will see an increase in infections caused by Lactobacilli. Medical management with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage were successful strategies for the treatment of this unusual case of pyogenic liver abscesses and bacteremia caused by Lactobacillus gasseri.

Bacteriology of Acute and Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis

2002 ◽  
Vol 111 (11) ◽  
pp. 1002-1004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Itzhak Brook
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Anaerobic Bacteria ◽  
Aerobic Bacteria ◽  
Gram Negative ◽  
Sphenoid Sinusitis ◽  
Aerobic And Anaerobic ◽  
Sphenoid Sinuses

Aspirates of 16 acutely infected and 7 chronically infected sphenoid sinuses were processed for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. A total of 29 isolates were recovered from the 16 cases of acute sphenoid sinusitis (1.8 per specimen): 22 aerobic and facultative (1.4 per specimen), and 7 anaerobic (0.4 per specimen). Aerobic and facultative organisms alone were recovered in 10 specimens (62%), anaerobes alone were isolated in 3 (19%), and mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria were recovered in 3 (19%). The predominant aerobic and facultative species were Staphylococcus aureus (9 isolates), Streptococcus spp (9), and Haemophilus influenzae (2). A total of 28 isolates were recovered from the 7 cases of chronic sphenoid sinusitis (4.0 per specimen): 11 aerobic and facultative (1.6 per specimen) and 17 anaerobic (2.4 per specimen). Aerobic and facultative organisms alone were recovered in 1 instance (14%), anaerobes alone in 3 instances (43%), and mixed aerobes and anaerobes in 3 instances (43%). The predominant aerobic bacteria were gram-negative bacilli ( Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa; 1 each). The predominant anaerobes included Peptostreptococcus spp (4 isolates), Prevotella spp (5), and *** Fusobacterium spp (4). These findings illustrate the unique microbiology of acute and chronic sphenoid sinusitis.

scholarly journals Characteristics of gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae and Clostridi perfringens

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng-Yang Chen ◽  
Nan Jiang ◽  
Song Guo ◽  
Bin-Bin Li ◽  
Jia-Qi Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Background Gas ◽  
Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract Background: Gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess is a life-threatening disease with poor prognosis commonly caused by 2 bacteria, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Clostridium perfringens . Due to its low incidence and associated high mortality rate, it is important to study the biological characteristics of the disease. The aim of this study was to conduct a worldwide review of literature on gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess caused by K. pneumoniae and C. perfringens . Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science databases from January 2009 to March 2019, with published in English. All relevant articles were accessed in full text. The manual search included references of retrieved articles. Finally, 35 publications were selected for review. Results: The results showed that more cases of gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess in Asia were caused by K. pneumoniae than by C. perfringens (P=0.011). The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients with gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess caused by K. pneumoniae was higher than caused by C. perfringens (P=0.032). The survival rate of patients with gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess caused by K. pneumoniae who received surgical debridement or drainage was higher than caused by C. perfringens (P=0.002). Conclusions: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was higher in patients with gas-forming pyogenic liver abscess caused by K. pneumoniae than in patients caused by C. perfringens .

Pyogenic Liver Abscess: Does Escherichia Coli Cause more Adverse Outcomes than Klebsiella Pneumoniae?

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
pp. 2535-2542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal G. Shelat ◽  
Clement L. K. Chia ◽  
Charleen S. W. Yeo ◽  
Wang Qiao ◽  
Winston Woon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Klebsiella Pneumoniae ◽  
Liver Abscess ◽  
Pyogenic Liver Abscess ◽  
Adverse Outcomes
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