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Pyogenic liver abscess caused by Gemella morbillorum

Paolo Borro1, Alessandro Sumberaz1, Gianni Testino1

  • 1IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino-IST, Genova, Italy.

Colombia Medica (Cali, Colombia)
|August 8, 2014
PubMed

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Gemella morbillorum infection (GMI) can cause rare liver abscesses in immunocompetent individuals. This case highlights successful treatment with antibiotics and aspiration for a hepatic abscess caused by GMI.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Gemella morbillorum infection (GMI) is a rare bacterial infection.
  • While GMI can lead to severe conditions like endocarditis and meningitis, hepatic abscess is an infrequent manifestation.
  • This report focuses on a case of liver abscess in an immunocompetent, non-cirrhotic patient.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old male presented with fever and abdominal pain.
  • Imaging revealed colonic diverticula and two focal lesions in the right liver lobe.
  • One lesion was cystic; the other was hypoechoic with a low-density area suggestive of necrosis.

Findings:

  • US-guided biopsy showed purulent infiltrate, and pus culture confirmed Gemella morbillorum infection.
  • The patient was treated with systemic antibiotics and repeated US-guided needle aspiration.
  • Treatment led to the resolution of the hepatic abscess.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering GMI in the differential diagnosis of liver abscesses, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including antibiotics and drainage, are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for GMI-induced hepatic abscesses is warranted.
Keywords:
AbscessGemella morbillorumliver

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