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Case Report: Percutaneous catheter drainage in the treatment of amebic liver abscess with syphilis infections — a case study and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: , a protozoan parasite transmitted through contaminated food or water. Diagnosis relies on imaging and serology, and treatment typically involves antibiotics such as metronidazole. Case presentation: Herein, we present a case of a 47-year-old man who presented with hepatitis B virus and syphilis infections during admission. Laboratory tests and computed tomography scan revealed a liver abscess. Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) was conducted on the day of admission. Positive amebiasis titers confirmed ALAs. Although culture of the purulent material from the abscess later showed no bacterial growth, ceftriaxone and metronidazole were kept empirically. The patient was discharged in stable clinical condition, and the drainage tube was removed 2 weeks after discharge. Conclusion: Our case demonstrated a scenario in which continuous PCD was initiated alongside traditional medical treatment in the risk group for ALAs and PCD complications. The symptoms were successfully relieved, and he recovered well without any complications.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1620317

Authors: Ting-Teng Yang, Han-Chuan Chuang, Wen-Chao Chen, Yu-Shan Hsieh

Institutions: Luodong Poh-Ai Hospital, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei Medical University, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science

Language: English

Topic: Amoebic Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801