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Liver abscess caused by Lactococcus lactis cremoris: a new pathogen

J Antolín1, R Cigüenza, I Salueña

  • 1Internal Medicine Service, San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid, Spain. pepe.antolin@terra.es

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|August 17, 2004
PubMed

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This study reports the first liver abscess case caused by Lactococcus lactis cremoris in an immunocompetent adult. Treatment with antibiotics and catheter drainage led to successful resolution.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Hepatology

Background:

  • Liver abscesses are serious infections, typically caused by bacteria.
  • Lactococcus lactis cremoris is a bacterium commonly found in dairy products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first documented case of liver abscess caused by Lactococcus lactis cremoris.
  • To highlight the successful management of this rare infection in an immunocompetent patient.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient with liver abscess.
  • Microbiological identification of Lactococcus lactis cremoris.
  • Treatment regimen involving antibiotics and percutaneous catheter drainage.

Main Results:

  • Successful identification of Lactococcus lactis cremoris as the causative agent.
  • Clinical improvement and complete resolution of the liver abscess following treatment.
  • Absence of recurrence at follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Lactococcus lactis cremoris can be a rare cause of liver abscess, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy combined with drainage are effective treatment strategies.
  • This case expands the spectrum of pathogens implicated in liver abscess formation.

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