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Liver abscess caused by periodontal bacterial infection with Fusobacterium necrophorum
Author(s) -
Yoneda Masato,
Kato Shingo,
Mawatari Hironori,
Kirikoshi Hiroyuki,
Imajo Kento,
Fujita Koji,
Endo Hiroki,
Takahashi Hirokazu,
Inamori Masahiko,
Kobayashi Noritoshi,
Kubota Kensuke,
Saito Satoru,
Tohnai Iwai,
Watanuki Kei,
Wada Koichiro,
Maeda Shin,
Nakajima Atsushi
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
hepatology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.123
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1872-034X
pISSN - 1386-6346
DOI - 10.1111/j.1872-034x.2010.00748.x
Subject(s) - fusobacterium necrophorum , liver abscess , medicine , fusobacterium nucleatum , periodontitis , fusobacterium , abscess , bacteroidaceae , focal infection theory , pathology , gastroenterology , bacteroides , biology , surgery , porphyromonas gingivalis , bacteria , genetics
Liver abscess is recognized as a life‐threatening disease. However, even in recent years, approximately 50% of liver abscess cases are considered to be cryptogenic. Here, we report a case of liver abscess associated with periodontal bacterial infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum , which is commonly found in the oropharyngeal flora. A 36‐year‐old man presented with fever and contrast‐enhanced abdominal computed tomography revealed multiple liver abscesses. F.necrophorum was isolated from oral smears, liver aspirates and blood samples. Liver abscesses caused by periodontal bacterial infection are rare, however, the incidence is expected to increase in the future, as periodontitis is extremely common and is on the rise as one of the most common chronic infections in the world. A systemic survey including periodontitis may be required for the exact diagnosis of the source of infection.