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Klebsiella distinctive syndrome presenting with muscular abscess and osteomyelitis: Case report

  • Siriraj Hospital

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Abstract

The present article describes a case of 46-year-old man who presented with progressive pain and swelling at the right lower back and buttock for three weeks. The investigation showed an abscess at the right lower back and buttock, osteomyelitis of the iliac bone, and a hepatic abscess. The causative pathogens were confirmed to be Klebsiella pneumoniae, both K1 and K2 serotype. This patient was treated with surgical management, percutaneous drainage, intravenous antibiotic, and control of his underlying disease risk factor, which was diabetic mellitus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1236-1239
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Volume103
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2020

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Hypervirulent strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella distinctive syndrome
  • Klebsiella liver abscess syndrome
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Liver abscess

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