Cryptogenic Pyogenic Liver Abscess Due to in an Immunocompetent Patient

Learning Points: Fever of unknown aetiology with prior bacteraemia merits a thorough work-up for occult sources such as a localized abscess or malignancy, which can cause bacterial translocation.Fusobacterium and other anaerobic infectious agents should be considered in the context of an indolent disease course since they are slow-growing in cultures, and also, if the patient has risk factors such as immunosuppression, diabetes, poor oral hygiene and so on.It is important to have systems in place in hospitals to ensure follow-up for patients who may have a positive culture after discharge from hospital to confirm that the infection is adequately addressed.