A unique case of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae acute cholecystitis complicated by portal vein thrombophlebitis: A case report and literature review

A unique case of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae acute cholecystitis complicated by portal vein thrombophlebitis: A case report and literature review

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae remains a significant global public health concern, characterized by a unique syndrome involving monomicrobial primary pyogenic liver abscesses, often leading to metastatic complications such as endophthalmitis, meningitis, and other infections. These infections a...

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Main Authors: Harika Kalangi, Stanley R. Yancovitz, Bernard Camins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Hypermucoviscous
Pyogenic liver abscess (pla)
Endophthalmitis
Septic portal vein thrombosis
Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250924000118

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