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  • Title: Spleen abscess caused by Eikenella corrodens.
    Author: Pérez-Pomata MT, Domínguez J, Horcajo P, Santidrián F, Bisquert J.
    Journal: Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis; 1992 Feb; 11(2):162-3. PubMed ID: 1396729.
    Abstract:
    A case is reported of splenic abscess due to Eikenella corrodens, a gram-negative rod which is found as part of normal flora in human mucous surfaces. A 64-year-old man presented with fever, chills, anorexia and abdominal pain. Abdominal ultrasound examination showed a perisplenic fluid collection which was considered to be either blood or a subcapsular spleen abscess. The presence of a splenic abscess was later confirmed during surgery and a splenectomy was performed. Splenic purulent material and blood cultures yielded Eikenella corrodens. The patient received cefotaxime for 19 days and was discharged asymptomatic.
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