Microbiology and Management of Pediatric Liver Abscesses: Two Cases Caused by Streptococcus anginosus Group. (11th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cellucci, Michael; Simon, Erin; Eppes, Stephen
• Other Names: Dogra S. Academic Editor.; Ghate M. Academic Editor.; Misra V. Academic Editor.; Talhari S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-11
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/685953
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Pyogenic liver abscesses in the pediatric population are rare occurrences in the developed world. We present two cases of previously healthy males presenting with fever and abdominal pain found to have liver abscesses due to organisms in the Streptococcus anginosus group. The microbiology of S. anginosus along with the management and recommended treatment in children with liver abscesses is discussed.