Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome in the Immunocompromised: A Case Report
Invasive liver abscess syndrome due to hypervirulent <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> poses significant mortality risk, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Early recognition in non-endemic regions is crucial for prompt antibiotic therapy and source control, highlighting the need for increased suspicion and aggressive management of this rare disease to improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Nagham Jafar
- Surya Chennupati
- HARITH GHNAIMA
- Amey Joshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3318-0127)
- Georgette Nader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4082-2829)
- Eki Wari
Institutions
- Sparrow Hospital (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70108
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40
Funders
- Michigan State University
- Michigan State University Foundation
- College of Engineering, Michigan State University