Liver abscess caused by Serratia grimesii in an immunocompetent patient

Authors

  • Arjun M. Balakrishna Department of Medicine, Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, LHMC, New Delhi, India
  • Subodh K. Mahto Department of Medicine, PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital, New Delhi, India
  • Mishita Goel Department of Medicine, Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, LHMC, New Delhi, India
  • Atul Goel Department of Medicine, Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, LHMC, New Delhi, India
  • Bobby Mitrolia Department of Medicine, Sucheta Kriplani Hospital, LHMC, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20181789

Keywords:

Immunocompetent, Liver abscess, Serratia grimesii

Abstract

In tropical and subtropical countries, the most common cause of liver abscess is Entamoeba histolytica. However, pyogenic infections are common due to bacteria like Kleibsella pneumonia followed by Escherichchia coli and enterococcus species. The possibility of atypical organisms should be considered especially with recurrent liver abscess. We report a case of recurrent liver abscess caused by Serratia grimesii in an immunocopetent individual. Early isolation of the organism along with drug susceptibility testing would make a marked difference in improving the management of the patient and associated prognosis.

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Published

2018-04-25

How to Cite

Balakrishna, A. M., Mahto, S. K., Goel, M., Goel, A., & Mitrolia, B. (2018). Liver abscess caused by Serratia grimesii in an immunocompetent patient. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 6(5), 1831–1832. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20181789

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