Giant splenic abscess due to Salmonella enteritidis in a returning traveler.
We report the case of an immunocompetent traveler returning from Morocco who presented with a giant splenic abscess, revealing an infection by Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis.
Comarmond
Cloé
C
Department of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, APHP, Pitie Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France.
Jauréguiberry
Stéphane
S
Vaillant
Jean-Christophe
JC
Lecso
Marylin
M
Bricaire
François
F
Caumes
Eric
E
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009018:Morocco; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D019779:Salmonella enterica / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013154:Spleen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D014195:Travel; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents