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Acute cholecystitis caused by Campylobacter jejuni

Z Landau1, N L Agmon, D Argas

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine B, Kaplan Hospital, Rehovot, Israel.

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Campylobacter jejuni can cause acute cholecystitis in elderly patients. Surgical removal of the gallbladder and antibiotic treatment with ofloxacin effectively cured the infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Campylobacter jejuni is a recognized cause of gastroenteritis, but less commonly associated with cholecystitis.

Observation:

  • An 83-year-old male presented with symptoms of acute cholecystitis.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a Campylobacter jejuni infection as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful cholecystectomy.
  • Intravenous ofloxacin therapy was administered post-operatively.
  • Complete resolution of the acute cholecystitis was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case highlights Campylobacter jejuni as a potential pathogen in acute cholecystitis, even in the elderly.

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  • It underscores the importance of considering atypical pathogens in biliary tract infections.
  • Successful management involves prompt surgical intervention and appropriate antibiotic therapy.