Splenic and renal abscesses following Salmonella virchow septicaemia--conservative management with ciprofloxacin.
Splenic abscess formation is a serious condition which usually requires prompt surgical intervention. We report on a patient with Salmonella virchow septicaemia, complicated by peritonitis and multiple splenic and renal abscesses. This is an uncommon manifestation of non-typhoid salmonella infection, which was managed conservatively with oral ciprofloxacin, leading to satisfactory resolution and cure.
Oliver
R M
RM
Clinical Pharmacology Group, Southampton General Hospital.
Waller
D G
DG
Rubin
C M
CM
Booth
L V
LV
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000328:Adult; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002939:Ciprofloxacin