Clinical study of pyogenic liver abscess in patients with history of COVID 19

ABSTRACT

Objectives: SARS COVID-19 was associated with thrombosis and vascular events, also associated with liver injuries but data and study of liver pathologies in relation to COVID-19 is scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of pyogenic liver abscess in patients with history of COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A current retrospective observational study is done during study period of 6 months (march 2021-august 2021) duration on patients diagnosed with pyogenic liver abscess on ultrasound or computed tomography, which was conformed with pus culture sensitivity reports from fluid obtained with fine needle aspiration or during pigtail catheter insertion. History of COVID-19 and incidence of pyogenic liver abscess was evaluated according to age, gender, comorbidities, severity of covid19. Results: Total 78 patients with pyogenic liver abscess History of COVID-19 in 64 patients 27 males, 37 females Age wise distribution< 20 = 9,20-40 = 8,40-60 = 22, 60-80 = 19, >80 = 6 13 patients were diabetics, 24 patients were hypertensive. Distribution according to severity of COVID-19, asymptomatic = 23, mild illness = 11, moderate illness = 19, severe illness = 8, critical illness = 3. Conclusion: The study concluded that high incidence rate of pyogenic liver abscess in post COVID-19 infection which may require further study.