In:
Case Reports in Gastroenterology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 11, No. 3 ( 2017-11-29), p. 724-728
Abstract:
Infection with 〈 i 〉 Yersinia enterocolitica 〈 /i 〉 (YE) typically presents with mild gastroenteritis without systemic infection. However, systemic YE infection has been described in states of iron overload. We present the case of a patient with sepsis with hepatic abscesses due to YE infection. Workup revealed a past diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and hemochromatosis which had been untreated for the previous 5 years due to patient refusal. This case highlights risk factors for systemic infection with YE. A high degree of suspicion for YE infection is warranted in patients with iron overload, diabetes mellitus, or immunosuppression.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1662-0631
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2017
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