Klebsiella pneumoniae invasive syndrome with liver, lung, and brain abscesses complicated with pulmonary fungal infection: a case report and review of the literature

ConclusionIn cases ofK. pneumoniae infection, the possibility of intracranial, liver, lung, or other site infections should be considered, and physicians should be vigilant for the occurrence of KPIS. For patients suspected of developing an intracranial infection, cerebrospinal fluid should be tested and cultured as soon as possible, a head MRI should be performed, and antibiotics with high distribution in cerebrospinal fluid should be used early. When patients are complicated with diabetes, in addition to glycemic control, vigilance for concurrent fungal infections is also needed.
Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research