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Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a 21-Year-Old Male
Joint Authors
Boktor, Moheb
Igbinedion, Samuel O.
Mavuram, Meher S.
Bienvenu, John
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Liver abscesses are the most common types of visceral abscesses.
Pyogenic liver abscesses, a particular type of liver abscesses, are uncommonly encountered.
We present a rare case of pyogenic liver abscess caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a young man.
A 21-year- old man presented from prison to the hospital with fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain for five days.
Labs were significant for leukocytosis with predominant neutrophilia and elevated liver enzymes.
CT abdomen with contrast revealed an 8.4 cm multiloculated right hepatic mass extending to the kidney.
Patient was started on broad spectrum antibiotics, given septic presentation.
Peripheral blood cultures returned positive for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA).
The culture from percutaneous drainage also revealed MSSA.
He received a total of four weeks of IV Nafcillin therapy along with drainage of his abscess via percutaneous catheter.
Follow-up revealed clinical resolution.
This case highlights the importance of obtaining an aspirate from the liver abscess to better guide treatment strategy.
Clinicians must consider broadening antibiotic coverage to include gram-positive organisms if the patient presents with severe illness and risk factors for Staphylococcus aureus infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Igbinedion, Samuel O.& Mavuram, Meher S.& Boktor, Moheb& Bienvenu, John. 2018. Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a 21-Year-Old Male. Case Reports in Hepatology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144280
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Igbinedion, Samuel O.…[et al.]. Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a 21-Year-Old Male. Case Reports in Hepatology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144280
American Medical Association (AMA)
Igbinedion, Samuel O.& Mavuram, Meher S.& Boktor, Moheb& Bienvenu, John. Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Methicillin-Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus in a 21-Year-Old Male. Case Reports in Hepatology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144280
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144280