First documented extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Escherichia coli renal abscess in Lebanon: a case report
This case highlights the challenges of diagnosing and treating pediatric renal abscesses caused by ESBL-producing bacteria, marking the first reported case in Lebanon. The algorithm proposed is clinically useful but requires further validation in larger cohorts.
Authors
- Ahmad El Issawi
- Ahmad A El Lakis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4802-158X)
- Rabih Awad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7792-2108)
- Jana Kotaich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7740-392X)
- Robert Harran
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- Rafik Hariri University Hospital (LB)
- Medication Management (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine and Surgery
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ms9.0000000000004185
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00