Liver abscess in previously healthy children.
We have described a previously healthy child who presented with a liver abscess secondary to alpha-hemolytic streptococcus. Toxicity and fever persisted until the abscess cavities were completely drained, illustrating the importance of a combined surgical and medical approach in managing liver abscess.
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012805:Sickle Cell Trait / Q000150:complications; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008795:Metronidazole