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September 5, 2025GE Portuguese Journal of GastroenterologyOpen Access

Giant Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused by Enterobacter cloacae complex

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HFHenrique Fernandes-MendesCGCarlos Frederico Marques GuimarãesRMRicardo Marinho

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Overview

A clinical case reports recovery from sepsis due to a pyogenic liver abscess in a patient, highlighting the role of Enterobacter cloacae complex.

Key Points

  • A significant reduction in the size of a giant pyogenic liver abscess was observed after treatment.
  • Initial diagnosis revealed multiorgan dysfunction and high polymorphonuclear cell count in peritoneal fluid.
  • Microscopic analysis identified Enterobacter cloacae complex as the causative agent of the liver abscess.
  • The case underscores the rarity and potential severity of infections caused by Enterobacter cloacae without predisposing factors.

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Fernandes-Mendes et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c238d2b210217d6477979fhttps://doi.org/10.1159/000547993
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