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  • Title: Pyogenic liver abscess related to dental disease in an immunocompetent host.
    Author: Kajiya T, Uemura T, Kajiya M, Kaname H, Hirano R, Uemura N, Tei C.
    Journal: Intern Med; 2008; 47(7):675-8. PubMed ID: 18379160.
    Abstract:
    A 59-year-old man with poor oral hygiene presented to our hospital because of fever and chills. Abdominal ultrasonography and enhanced computed tomography (CT) revealed a liver abscess. The patient had no history of immunodeficiency and we confirmed the patient had no immunologic abnormalities. Blood culture revealed Fusobacterium nucleatum, a bacterium commonly found in the oral cavity. Even if a patient is immunocompetent, poor oral hygiene might be an independent risk factor for a pyogenic liver abscess. Professional mechanical tooth cleaning (PMTC) and appropriate self-care are recommended as a prophylaxis against not only dental, but also systemic diseases.
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