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Invasive Klebsiella Syndrome With Multiple Liver and Renal Abscesses
Pin Ru Tan1, Natasha Mohd Nasran2, Chee Yik Chang3
1Medical Education, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), Johor Bahru, MYS.
Abstract:
Invasive Klebsiella syndrome (IKS) is a significant health concern, particularly in Asia, as it results in a high mortality rate. Due to the hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, it is more frequently detected among immunosuppressed individuals and will mainly metastasize to different organs, including the liver, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Here, we present the case of a 70-year-old man with underlying diabetes mellitus who developed multiple organ abscesses secondary to K. pneumoniae, requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment and abscess drainage. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy to improve patient outcomes.

