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Splenic abscess due to Staphylococcus lentus: a rare entity
George N Karachalios1, Fotios V Michelis, Konstantinos V Kanakis
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Hellenic Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece. georgekarachalios_md@yahoo.gr
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|July 22, 2006
Summary
Splenic abscess is rare, usually affecting immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights Staphylococcus lentus as a rare cause of splenic abscess in an alcoholic patient.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Splenic abscess is an uncommon clinical presentation.
- It is frequently observed in immunocompromised patients.
- Common etiologies include bacteria (aerobic and anaerobic), fungi, and parasites, with Staphylococcus aureus being the most frequent pathogen.
Observation:
- This report details a case of splenic abscess in a patient with a history of alcoholism.
- The etiological agent identified was Staphylococcus lentus.
Findings:
- Staphylococcus lentus represents a rare cause of splenic abscess.
- This finding expands the known microbiological spectrum of splenic abscesses.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider a broader range of pathogens, including rare bacteria like Staphylococcus lentus, in the differential diagnosis of splenic abscess.
- This case underscores the importance of thorough microbiological investigation, especially in patients with underlying conditions such as alcoholism.
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