Keeping an eye out for Klebsiella endopthalmitis: Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive liver abscess syndrome

Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae strain is a major cause of liver abscess and this bacteria has metastatic properties. This distinct liver abscess syndrome has been increasingly reported in Asia over the past two decades, but is emerging as a global disease. We described an 81-year-old lady, who...

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Main Authors: Jia, Ying S (Author), Ian, Chik (Author), Azlanudin A (Author), Zamri Zainal (Author), Hairol O (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2018.
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