Sarcopenia is a useful risk stratification tool to prognosticate splenic abscess patients in the emergency department.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2020.08.039
Abstract: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Splenic abscess is a life-threatening surgical emergency which requires early diagnosis and intervention to maximize patient outcomes. This can be achieved through accurate risk stratification in the emergency department (ED). Sarcopenia refers to an… read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia; risk stratification; emergency; splenic abscess ... See more keywords
Genetic Diversity and Pathogenic Features in Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates from Patients with Pyogenic Liver Abscess and Pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02646-21
Abstract: While Klebsiella pneumoniae is a common cause of nosocomial and community-acquired infections, including pneumonia and pyogenic liver abscess, little is known about the population structure of this bacterium. We collected 232 isolates from carriers, pyogenic… read more here.
Keywords: pyogenic liver; different sources; klebsiella pneumoniae; abscess patients ... See more keywords