Liver abscess caused by concomitant infection with entamoeba histolytica and metronidazole-resistant bacteroides fragilis

ABSTRACT

A case of liver abscess caused by concomitant infection with Entamoeba histolytica and Bacteroides fragilis is described. The strain of B. fragilis isolated was found to be resistant to metronidazole. The rarity of such concomitant infection and the importance of carrying out proper anaerobic cultures and growing concerns about the evolution of metronidazole-resistant Bacteroides are discussed in this case report