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- A Gram-positive cocci normally found in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract can cause purulent abscesses in immunocompromised patients, but this case involves an immunocompetent 21-year-old.
- The patient developed septic shock due to multiple pyogenic liver abscesses, which were confirmed by positive blood cultures.
- Treatment included ultrasound-guided drainage of the abscesses and antibiotics, leading to resolution of the condition after the patient had a dental cleaning three months prior to admission.
Article Abstract
is a Gram-positive cocci, normally found in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract. It has been associated with deep-seated purulent abscesses commonly in the brain or liver in immunocompromised patients. Here, we discuss the case of a 21-year-old immunocompetent patient that presented with septic shock in the setting of multiple pyogenic liver abscesses with positive blood cultures for The patient had a dental cleaning 3 months prior to admission. The abscesses resolved with ultrasound guided drainage and antibiotic therapy.
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