Anaerobe coverage is important for the prognosis of pyogenic liver abscess: A population-based study in Korea

Anaerobe coverage is important for the prognosis of pyogenic liver abscess: A population-based study in Korea

Background: Gram-negative bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the most common cause of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA).We investigated whether the use of anaerobic-covering antibiotics is essential for the treatment of pyogenic liver abscess. Methods: We analyzed the Health...

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Main Authors: Jun-Ho Myeong, Dae-Sung Kyoung, Min-Ae Park, Sang Gyune Kim, Young Seok Kim, Jeong-Ju Yoo, Min Jae Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Pyogenic liver abscess
Anaerobic
Treatment
Antibiotics
Mortality
Klebsiella
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034122000570

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