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September 10, 2025Sri Lanka Journal of MedicineOpen Access

A Case of Escherichia coli Bacteremia Presenting with Multiple Splenic Abscesses: A Masquerading Presentation

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NRN. M. M. RislyIJI. K. JayasingheTeaching Hospital KandyNAN. Athauda

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Implication

Case report reveals splenic abscesses due to escherichia coli bacteremia, suggesting advanced imaging is crucial for diagnosis.

Key Points

  • E. coli bacteremia resulted in splenic abscesses in a diabetic patient, leading to diagnostic challenges.
  • Initial imaging revealed absence of septic foci, necessitating advanced imaging that detected the renal abscess.
  • Prolonged intravenous antibiotics led to complete resolution of abscesses and normalization of inflammatory markers.
  • Highlights the importance of cultures and early treatment in high-risk populations suspected of sepsis.

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Risly et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c242bab210217d647a446dhttps://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v34i2.590
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