Multidrug-resistant Tubercular Liver Abscess in β-thalassemia.
Indian Pediatr
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2014 May; 51(5): 401-402
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| ID: sea-170622
ABSTRACT
Background:
Liver abscesses in thalassemics are predominantly pyogenic. Case characteristics 12-year-old thalassemic boy with abdominal pain and high grade fever for 15 days. Observation CT abdomen revealed multiple liver abscesses. Pus culture and sensitivity showed multidrug-resistant mycobacteria. Patient was started on second line anti-tubercular drugs.Outcome:
He responded well with symptomatic improvement and is doing well after 6 months of follow-up. Message Liver abscess in patients with thalassemia rarely can be tubercular.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2014
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