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Hepatic Abscess: Microbiology
Common Pathogens: E. Coli, K. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes
Rare pathogens that can cause
Hepatic Abscess: ... Streptococcus pyogenes ... #Abscess #Microbiology ... #differential #causes ... #liver #hepatology
Liver Abscess
•	Pyogenic abscess, accounts for 80% of abscess.
•	Amebic abscess due to Entamoeba histolytica, accounts for 10%.
•	Fungal
Liver Abscess • ... Pyogenic abscess ... • Right hepatic ... • Pyogenic abscesses ... • 50% of the bacterial
Liver infections and imaging findings
 - Pyogenic Liver Abscess
 - Amebic Abscess
 - Cholangitic Microabscesses
imaging findings - Pyogenic ... Liver Abscess ... - Amebic Abscess ... #imaging #radiology ... Ddx #Diagnosis #Microbiology
Pyogenic liver abscess in children
Common bacterial causes in children:
 • S.aureus
 • Strep spp
 • Enteric
Pyogenic liver abscess ... children Common bacterial ... infection: • Direct extension ... through: - Hepatic ... #liver #abscess
Fever Patterns - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Continuous Fever:
Temp > 38°C with only 1 degree fluctuation in 24
to normal • Pyogenic ... Non-Infectious Causes ... Endocarditis • Hepatic ... Brucellosis • Liver ... or lung abscess
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... positive in 90% of IE cases ... Pyogenes • Enterococci ... Glomerulonephritis Septic ... diagnosis #management #cardiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Hypercoagulable (APLAS) Microbiology ... positive in 90% of IE cases ... Pyogenes, Enterococci ... tumor embolism Septic ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology