Identify risk factors and mechanism of infection
Accompanying Photo caption: CT scan showing E. histolytica liver abscess. RELATED PHOTO IS PHOTOMICROGRAPH, NOT CT SCAN. G
Bacterial, parasitic, and fungal organisms can all cause liver abscesses. History, including travel history, is very important in deciphering which organisms are present.
Question 1: What is the most common cause of an amoebic liver abscess worldwide?
A. Echinococcus
B. Klebsiella pneumoniae
C. Entamoeba histolytica
D. Escherichia coli
Does antibiotic therapy decrease length of hospital stay for patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis?
“Substantial numbers of patients report a preference for antibiotics, even if appendectomy may ultimately be necessary.”
“I think this marks a moment in this space where we’re going to have better, safer, and more available options for patients.”
Appendiceal diameter greater than or equal to 15 mm on CT and a body temperature of more than 38 °C on admission were associated with primary nonresponsiveness to antibiotic therapy.
