• Med. J. Aust. · Nov 2010

    Case Reports

    Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscesses - an "emerging disease" in Australia.

    • James R Anstey, Timothy N Fazio, David L Gordon, Geoff Hogg, Adam W Jenney, Matthias Maiwald, and Jonathan J Wilksch.
    • Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. james.anstey@mh.org.au
    • Med. J. Aust. 2010 Nov 1; 193 (9): 543-5.

    AbstractLiver abscess due to Klebsiella pneumoniae infection has been widely reported in Asia, but rarely reported in Australia until now. We describe four previously well Asian-born patients who presented across Australia with community-acquired K. pneumoniae liver abscesses. With prompt recognition, appropriate antibiotics and early drainage, outcome is significantly improved, although vigilance for metastatic complications is essential.

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