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- The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has led to a global health crisis and an increase in opportunistic infections.
- The case involves a patient who developed an actinomycotic liver abscess post-COVID-19, despite having no chronic illnesses or mucosal injuries.
- Treatment included antibiotics and ultrasound-guided drainage, highlighting the potential for opportunistic pathogens to cause liver abscesses after COVID-19.
Article Abstract
Introduction And Importance: In the last few years, the novel coronavirus, named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), generated a large health care problem worldwide. Due to the immunomodulation effect of the virus the number of opportunistic infections has also increased.
Case Presentation: We present the unique case of a patient who was diagnosed with an actinomycotic liver abscess after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) without the presence of any chronic disease or mucosal injury.
Clinical Discussion: According to the results of the computer tomography (CT scan) and the liver biopsy, the patient was treated with antibiotics and ultrasound-guided drainage.
Conclusion: With this case we would like to draw attention to the possible occurrence of liver abscesses caused by an opportunistic pathogen following COVID-19.
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