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Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 33, 2001 - Issue 1
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Research Article

Liver Abscess Caused by Clostridium difficile

Toshiharu Sakurai, Kiyoshi Hajiro, Hiroshi Takakuwa, Akiyoshi Nishio, Masanori Aihara, Tsutomu Chiba
Pages 69-70 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

We report the first case of an infected cyst and liver abscess caused by Clostridium difficile. It recurred 11 months later, despite therapy with vancomycin and percutaneous drainage. Administration of metronidazole following percutaneous drainage achieved a favorable outcome.

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