Fulminant septic shock due to Edwardsiella tarda infection associated with multiple liver abscesses: a case report and review of the  literature

ConclusionE. tarda human infection can present as liver abscess and fulminant septic shock.E. tarda strains can be resistant to broad-spectrum antibiotics; hence, culture-based antibiotics should be used accordingly. Clinicians should be aware of this rare and potentially lethal infection.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research