A case of bacteremia caused by Slackia exigua in a patient with liver abscess, which caused by fish puncture through the stomach wall. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Zhanfeng; Han, Tiantian; Lu, Weiguo; Zhou, Yingchun; Li, Danhua
• Is Part Of: Anaerobe. Volume 78(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Anaerobic infections -- Periodicals; Anaerobic bacteria -- Periodicals; Bacterial diseases -- Periodicals; Computer network resources; Anaerobic protozoa -- Periodicals; 579.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2022.102649
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-9964

Abstract

Abstract: We present a case of hepatic abscess caused by a fish puncture through the gastric wall and the development of Slackia exigua infection. Highlights: It contributes to the awareness of this bacterium and provides clinical and laboratory evidence. It provides a clinical case for anaerobic infection. First time to report such case.