Double trouble: an unusual case of Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome with liver abscess, gallbladder empyema and infective endocarditis

Double trouble: an unusual case of Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome with liver abscess, gallbladder empyema and infective endocarditis

Abstract Background Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome (KPIS) is characterized by primary pyogenic liver abscess associated with metastatic infections. Although rare, Klebsiella endocarditis carries a high mortality risk. Case presentation A 60-year-old lady with type II diabetes mellitus prese...

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Main Authors: Ze Chen Lee, Chu Ee Seow, Petrick Periyasamy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome
Infective endocarditis
Liver abscess
Gallbladder empyema
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09568-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09568-7

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