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This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of Salmonella-induced lung abscess in immunocompromised patients.

June 28, 2026CureusOpen Access

A Rare Case of Salmonella Lung Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient

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Case report identifies a rare Salmonella lung abscess in an immunocompromised individual, suggesting early diagnosis is critical for treatment.

This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of Salmonella-induced lung abscess in immunocompromised patients.
Case report of an immunocompromised patient with Salmonella lung abscess and septicemia.
Patient was treated for bacteremia and underwent biopsy confirming the lung abscess.
Followed typical clinical pathways for Salmonella infection management.
Patient had a 3.9 cm cavitary lesion in the left upper lung lobe confirmed by biopsy.
Hospitalization complicated by deep vein thrombosis and septic arthritis.
Patient discharged after eight weeks of ceftriaxone treatment.

Samara et al. (2026) studied this question.

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June 28, 2026CureusOpen Access

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Case report identifies a rare Salmonella lung abscess in an immunocompromised individual, suggesting early diagnosis is critical for treatment.

This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of Salmonella-induced lung abscess in immunocompromised patients.
Case report of an immunocompromised patient with Salmonella lung abscess and septicemia.
Patient was treated for bacteremia and underwent biopsy confirming the lung abscess.
Followed typical clinical pathways for Salmonella infection management.
Patient had a 3.9 cm cavitary lesion in the left upper lung lobe confirmed by biopsy.
Hospitalization complicated by deep vein thrombosis and septic arthritis.
Patient discharged after eight weeks of ceftriaxone treatment.

Samara et al. (2026) studied this question.

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