Porphyromonas asaccharolytica liver abscess

The black pigmented Gram-negative anaerobes, Porphyromonas species, have been isolated from clinical specimens in cases of central nervous system, dental–oral, pleuropulmonary and genitourinary infections and bacteremia. Herein, we report an unusual case of liver abscess caused by Porphyromonas asac...

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Published in:Anaerobe 2003-04, Vol.9 (2), p.87-89
Main Authors: Jover-Dı&#x0301, az, Francisco, Cuadrado, José M., Laveda, Raquel, Andreu, Lucio, Merino, Jaime
Format: Article
Language:English
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Liver abscess
Porphyromonas
Quinolones
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Summary:The black pigmented Gram-negative anaerobes, Porphyromonas species, have been isolated from clinical specimens in cases of central nervous system, dental–oral, pleuropulmonary and genitourinary infections and bacteremia. Herein, we report an unusual case of liver abscess caused by Porphyromonas asaccharolytica that has not been previously reported.
ISSN:1075-9964
1095-8274
DOI:10.1016/S1075-9964(03)00065-9