Pyogenic liver abscess and endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Klebsiella pneumoniae

Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome is a manifestation of systemic infection caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. This constellation of symptoms has been well-reported throughout Southeast Asia though it is uncommon in the United States. This artide reports the identification of a pyogenic liver abscess and associated endogenous endophthalmitis in a patient presenting to the emergency department. (C) 2020 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome, caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, is a manifestation of systemic infection. Although common in Southeast Asia, it is uncommon in the United States. This article presents a case of pyogenic liver abscess and associated endogenous endophthalmitis in a patient presenting to the emergency department.