Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome in the Immunocompromised: A Case Report

Abstract

ABSTRACT Invasive liver abscess syndrome due to hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae poses significant mortality risk, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Early recognition in non‐endemic regions is crucial for prompt antibiotic therapy and source control, highlighting the need for increased suspicion and aggressive management of this rare disease to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

• Hypervirulent klebsiella pneumoniae
• invasive liver abscess syndrome
• splenectomy
• uncontrolled diabetes mellitus