Two cases of Klebsiella pneumoniae primary liver abscesses; an emerging clinical entity among diabetics.
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Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscesses with limited antibiotic resistance have been increasing among diabetics in various geographic regions, most notably in Taiwan. Two cases of Hawaiian diabetic men with Klebsiella pneumoniae primary liver abscesses are presented as well as a brief review of the literature.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Hawaii medical journal
دوره 64 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005