Fusobacterium necrophorum septicemia complicated by liver abscess. A case report.
A previously healthy 27-year-old man developed Fusobacterium necrophorum septicemia complicated by a solitary liver abscess. This is an unusual course of necrobacillosis, in addition to Fusobacterium necrophorum being a rare cause of anaerobic liver abscesses. The patient was treated with percutaneous drainage and a prolonged course of ampicillin and metronidazole therapy. He had a successful recovery.
Hagelskjaer
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Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aalborg Hospital, Denmark.
Pedersen
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D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005675:Fusobacterium necrophorum; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use
D008795:Metronidazole; D000667:Ampicillin