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2007, Number 6

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Med Int Mex 2007; 23 (6)

Streptococcus constellatus and multiple hepatic abscesses. Case report

Fonseca RS, Sainz HFJ, Jiménez GJE, Rea MR, Cabrales AJL, Velarde RF, Ascencio EP

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 549-554
PDF size: 214.21 Kb.


ABSTRACT

We report a case of cryptogenic liver abscess due a S. constellatus initially managed with antibiotics and percutaneous drainage that subsequently required surgery.


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