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Published in: Infection 3/2013

01-06-2013 | Brief Report

Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: an emerging infection in Ireland and Europe

Authors: R. Moore, D. O’Shea, T. Geoghegan, P. W. G. Mallon, G. Sheehan

Published in: Infection | Issue 3/2013

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Abstract

Introduction

Klebsiella pneumoniae has emerged as a predominant cause of community-acquired mono-microbial pyogenic liver abscess. This was first described in Taiwan and has been widely reported in Asia. This infectious entity has been described in Europe, with single case reports predominating.

Methods

We present three cases in one year from our institution in Ireland and review the European literature to date.

Results/Conclusion

Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive liver abscess syndrome is now emerging in Europe and notably is not restricted to individuals of Asian descent.
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Metadata
Title
Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess: an emerging infection in Ireland and Europe
Authors
R. Moore
D. O’Shea
T. Geoghegan
P. W. G. Mallon
G. Sheehan
Publication date
01-06-2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Infection / Issue 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-013-0408-0

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