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Erschienen in: Infection 3/2013

01.06.2013 | Brief Report

Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: an emerging infection in Ireland and Europe

verfasst von: R. Moore, D. O’Shea, T. Geoghegan, P. W. G. Mallon, G. Sheehan

Erschienen in: Infection | Ausgabe 3/2013

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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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Metadaten
Titel
Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: an emerging infection in Ireland and Europe
verfasst von
R. Moore
D. O’Shea
T. Geoghegan
P. W. G. Mallon
G. Sheehan
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Infection / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Elektronische ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-013-0408-0

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