Fusobacterium Nucleatum: a Rare Cause of Pyogenic Liver Abscess

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Journal Springerplus

Date 2015 Jun 24

PMID 26101735

Citations 10

Authors

Sajan Jiv Singh Nagpal

Dhruvika Mukhija

Preethi Patel

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Abstract

While pyogenic liver abscesses are uncommon, they are associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Most pyogenic liver abscesses are polymicrobial and are caused by enteric bacteria and anaerobes. Rarely, mono-microbial infections may occur, typically in immunocompromised individuals. We report the unusual case of a 69 year-old immunocompetent female who developed a pyogenic liver abscess due to Fusobacterium nucleatum infection, likely from a dental source. Poor oropharyngeal hygiene seems to have a major role in infection from this organism and therefore F. nucleatum should be considered as a differential for causes of pyogenic liver abscess in such patients. Drainage of the abscess and antibiotic therapy are the mainstays of therapy.

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