Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess in an immunocompetent child

Klebsiella pneumoniae has emerged as a leading pathogen that causes pyogenic liver abscesses (PLAs) in Korea. K. pneumoniae liver abscess (KLA) is potentially life threatening, and the diagnosis is difficult. In developed countries, PLA is rarely observed in children and is frequently associated wit...

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Main Authors: Kwon, Jang-Mi, Jung, Hye Lim, Shim, Jae Won, Kim, Deok Soo, Shim, Jung Yeon, Park, Moon Soo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819678/