Haemophilus Parainfluenzae Pyogenic Liver Abscess Associated With Cholangiocarcinoma

Creator(s)

Mathew C. Finniss, East Tennessee State UniversityFollow
Lamis Ibrahim, East Tennessee State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2022

Description

() is a commensal organism of the gastrointestinal tract. It rarely causes hepatobiliary infections; however, in the presence of underlying inflammation, immunosuppression, or malignancy, it can cause hepatobiliary infection via an ascending route. Herein, we report a case of pyogenic liver abscess secondary to associated with cholangiocarcinoma, which was treated with ceftriaxone and metronidazole.

Citation Information

Finniss, Mathew C. and Ibrahim, Lamis, "Haemophilus Parainfluenzae Pyogenic Liver Abscess Associated With Cholangiocarcinoma" (2022). ETSU Faculty Works. 113.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/113