Liver abscess caused by Clostridium bifermentans following blunt abdominal trauma.
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چکیده
A case of hepatic abscess and subsequent septicemia caused by Clostridium bifermentans is described. The abscess manifested itself on the third day after blunt trauma to the torso. The patient had nausea, vomiting, fever, evidence of hepatic dysfunction, and subphrenic gas. This case illustrates the association of hepatic abscess and blunt trauma to the torso.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of clinical microbiology
دوره 27 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989