Epub 2016 Mar 25. In an LMIC setting, where misuse of antibiotics is a recognized issue, liver abscesses are a therapeutic conundrum, leaving little choices for treatment for physicians in low capacity settings. Comment: The dosing regimen for nitazoxanide is used as an alternative in some parasitic infections. Johns Hopkins Guide App for iOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android included. and transmitted securely. Comment: Predictive factors for early aspiration in liver abscess are described as advanced age, abscess size > 5 cm, both lobes of the liver involvement and duration of symptoms > 7 d. Comment: Compares catheter drainage versus needle aspiration. Please enter a valid username and password and try again. Abscesses are frequently associated with chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes), hematologic disease (e.g., leukemia), and chronic granulomatous disease (. Want to regain access to Johns Hopkins Guides? Single/multiple lesions occur in approximately a 1:1 ratio, with the majority in the right lobe (especially when solitary); cryptogenic abscesses are generally solitary. Thompson JE, Forlenza S, Verma R. Amebic liver abscess: a therapeutic approach. Excellent Gram-positive (except E. faecium), Gram-negative and anaerobic coverage. Generally, infections are diagnosed in immigrants with late presentation or by incidental identification. The .gov means its official. Subscribe to the Johns Hopkins Guides for less than, Smith, Scott M, and Christopher F Carpenter. Trauma that damages the liver. Careers. Approximately 80% of patients with this disease will develop symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks . Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine Identified more often in regions such as southern California, Texas, etc. Although liver abscess is a common manifestation of CGD, few reports describe the management of liver abscesses in patients with CGD. 2022 May 6;106(1):41. doi: 10.5334/jbsr.2663. Want to regain access to Johns Hopkins Guides? Rare in most locales in the U.S., occurring almost exclusively among immigrants (especially from South and Central America) and travelers. Before Stojkovi M, Weber TF, Junghanss T. Clinical management of cystic echinococcosis: state of the art and perspectives. To view other topics, please log in or purchase a subscription. . 2000;1(1):15-21. doi: 10.1089/109629600321254. Imaging of hepatic infections. Diaphragmatic irritation from an abscess might refer to pain in the right shoulder or result in a cough or pleural rub. Hepatic abscesses can occur via different routes such as 16: hematogenous spread of infection via the portal vein or hepatic arteries. DP - Unbound Medicine Background: Liver abscess, a disease troubling mankind from ancient times, has earliest documentation in the Sanskrit document. Hepatectomy: generally successful approach, but improvements in percutaneous techniques make it secondary management in most cases. . 1. If untreated, the mortality rate associated with pyogenic hepatic abscess approaches 100%. Comment: Authors divide hepatic abscesses into three categories: infectious, iatrogenic and those associated with malignancy. Evaluation for fungal and mycobacterial pathogens. CT- or US-guided percutaneous needle aspiration +/- catheter drainage initial method of choice: If drainage is inadequate, surgical drainage may be required. Surgical drainage: may consider as primary treatment in certain settings. Once-daily carbapenem with excellent broad-spectrum coverage except for organisms such as MRSA, P. aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., and enterococci. This paper discusses pathophysiology and . Amebic abscesses respond well to MTZ, and only ~ 15% require percutaneous drainage. No longer available in the U.S. marketplace. Rising rates of resistance in E. coli mean that this is no longer favored as an empiric choice but may be quite acceptable once culture results have returned. fragilis. Please enable it to take advantage of the complete set of features! The development of percutaneous drainage techniques, combined with the current armamentarium of antibiotics, has been associated with decreasing mortality from liver abscess. 8600 Rockville Pike -. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies Pyogenic versus amoebic liver abscesses. Excellent broad-spectrum coverage includes some anaerobic activity, many would still use metronidazole with liver abscess condition due to resistance amongB. Accessibility Cystic echinococcosis can be seen worldwide, with the highest prevalence found in people with a history of shepherding sheep. Benedetti NJ, Desser TS, Jeffrey RB. Khan R, Hamid S, Abid S, et al. Plain abdominal radiography: dx may be suggested on plain films (e.g., gas within the abscess), Preferred: CT, US and MRI are the imaging modalities of choice in a suspected liver abscess or. Ba ID, Ba A, Faye PM, Diouf FN, Sagna A, Thiongane A, Diop MD, Sow A, Fall I, Ba M. Arch Pediatr. Occasionally, patients may be acutely ill with mental status changes. Comment: Predictive factors for early aspiration in liver abscess are described as advanced age, abscess size > 5 cm, both lobes of the liver involvement and duration of symptoms > 7 d. Comment: Compares catheter drainage versus needle aspiration. The presentation may be subacute or chronic, including weight loss and anorexia. Most recently approved carbapenem for complicated IAIs. For pyogenic liver abscess (es), positive blood cultures are seen in up to 50%. Complete Product Information. Repeat the US examination every 3-6 months initially, then yearly after stability. This report summarizes the results of percutaneous catheter drainage in 23 cases of primary or secondary pyogenic liver abscess. Mavilia MG, Molina M, Wu GY. Positive amebic or echinococcal serology helps differentiate parasitic liver abscess from pyogenic, especially in nonendemic areas; serology cannot distinguish between active and prior infection. The guidance for Gastroenterological Infections includes Antibiotics in Liver Abscess the salient features of which have been authored in the guidance. A liver abscess is defined as a pus-filled mass in the liver that can develop from injury to the liver or an intraabdominal infection disseminated from the portal circulation. Empiric coverage should include Enterobacterales. Sharma S, Ahuja V. Liver Abscess: Complications and Treatment. Catheter placement should be considered in larger abscesses (>5 cm diameter). In a stable patient, antibiotics may be deferred until post-aspiration/drainage to increase culture yield. UR - https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540259/all/Hepatic_Abscess Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, 8th edn. Hyperbilirubinemia with or without overt jaundice occurs in < 50% of patients. Alkaline phosphatase and WBC counts are frequently elevated. The majority of these abscesses are categorized into pyogenic or amoebic, although a minority is caused by parasites and fungi. They may not require aspiration; consider empirical treatment. Dudina M, Sgaard KK, Deleuran T, Joensen KG, Frkjr JB, Nielsen HL. Infection can spread to the liver through the biliary tree, hepatic vein, or portal vein, by extension of an adjacent infection, or as a result of trauma. For pyogenic liver abscess(es), positive blood cultures are seen in up to 50%. Men between the ages of 18 and 50 are most commonly affected. Percutaneous aspiration without catheter placement: recently found to have similar success rates as catheter placement. 1. Comment: Complicated entity for clinicians, radiologists and surgeons at centers that rarely encounter this parasite; this helpful review focuses on the confusing staging and mostly expert recommendations that guide selecting a management approach. Download the Johns Hopkins Guides app by Unbound Medicine, 2. The underlying disease typically is the primary determinant of the outcome of hepatic abscess. CT- or US-guided percutaneous needle aspiration +/- catheter drainage initial method of choice: If drainage is inadequate, surgical drainage may be required. Rarely, liver abscess can be caused by fungi, mycobacteria, and other atypical organisms. -, Herbinger K, Fleischmann E, Weber C, et al. Y1 - 2022/11/09/ Excellent broad spectrum coverage, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative coverage (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and -lactamase producing pathogens) and anaerobic coverage. ER -, Your free 1 year of online access expired. Carbapenems: appropriate for monotherapy, especially if the patient is at high risk for resistant GNRs or has a documented multidrug-resistant organism. Open or percutaneous (PAIR) procedures should be combined with albendazole treatment. Siu LK, Yeh KM, Lin JC, et al. eCollection 2022. Areas timely for developing research: Hepatic Abscess [Internet]. Once-daily carbapenem with excellent broad-spectrum coverage except for organisms such as MRSA, P. aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., and enterococci. FOIA Alkaline phosphatase and WBC counts are frequently elevated. The Author(s) 2019. Imaging of hepatic infections. Complications of percutaneous drainage include perforation of adjacent abdominal organs, pneumothorax, hemorrhage and leakage of abscess contents in peritoneum. Rising rates of resistance in E. coli mean that this is no longer favored as an empiric choice but may be quite acceptable once culture results have returned. Notably, in neutropenic patients, may be multiple (hepatosplenic candidiasis). MANAGEMENT OF LIVER ABSCESS pgmedicalworld.com. Consider empiric antifungal treatment in immunosuppressed patients at risk for chronic disseminated. General recommendations are for at least one week of drainage with CT follow-up. ID - 540259 20002022 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved, TY - ELEC 1985 Jun;80(6):472-8. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Evaluation for fungal and mycobacterial pathogens. K1 or K2 serotypes have hypercapsular and hypermucoid phenotypes. are needed to determine the safety and proper regimen for corticosteroid therapy in CGD since there was no special guideline for corticosteroids regimen. Risk factors for the development of hepatic abscess include: Immunocompromised state, including neutropenia, Signs and symptoms: include fever +/- RUQ pain, tenderness w/ hepatomegaly. Comment: Authors divide hepatic abscesses into three categories: infectious, iatrogenic and those associated with malignancy. Broad spectrum coverage including Gram-positive coverage, Gram-negative coverage (including Pseudomonas aeruginosa [but less active than piperacillin/tazobactam] and B-lactamase producing pathogens) and anaerobic coverage. Sharma S, Ahuja V. Liver Abscess: Complications and Treatment. Amoebic liver abscess in northern Sri Lanka: first report of immunological and molecular confirmation of aetiology. An official website of the United States government. There are many possible causes of liver abscesses, including: Abdominal infection, such as appendicitis, diverticulitis, or a perforated bowel. UR - https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins/view/Johns_Hopkins_ABX_Guide/540259/6/Hepatic_Abscess Areas of agreement: Though hepatic abscesses dont have an in-depth discussion, the principles of drainage and targeting pathogens from the GI tract are appropriate for pyogenic liver abscesses. Hyperamylasemia and eosinophilia occur in up to 60%. Liver abscesses can be classified in a variety of ways: One is by location in the liver. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the It remains the premier anti-anaerobic drug and is preferred for pyogenic abscesses in combination therapy, it also treats amebic liver infections. Emerging invasive liver abscess caused by K1 serotype Klebsiella pneumoniae in Korea. ", Smith, S. M., & Carpenter, C. F. (2022). The records of 54 patients with pyogenic liver abscess were reviewed to determine whether earlier diagnosis with current imaging tests and definitive treatment with antibiotics, aspiration, or catheter drainage was an effective alternative to open drainage. Many cases have an infected biliary tract that causes an abscess via direct contact. Consensus, evidence-based general guidelines from IDSA & SIS. . Twenty-nine patients were treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics and diagnostic aspiration. Abstract Microbial contamination of the liver parenchyma leading to hepatic abscess (HA) can occur via the bile ducts or vessels (arterial or portal) or directly, by contiguity. Jun JB. Excellent Gram-positive (except E. faecium), Gram-negative and anaerobic coverage. Clin Case Rep. 2022 Oct 20;10(10):e6464. ment (Fig. 2. If you need further assistance, please contact Support. Liver abscesses are collections of thick fluid or pus containing blood, dead cells and germs and develop after infections affecting the liver, bile ducts or other sites in the body. Response to MTZ can be significant and happen quickly within 72h. The Evolving Nature of Hepatic Abscess: A Review. Excellent broad-spectrum (Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobe) coverage; would reserve for seriously ill patients. Hepatic abscesses are frequently polymicrobial. The overall success rate was 76%. Treatment of pyogenic liver abscess: prospective randomized comparison of catheter drainage and needle aspiration. Select Try/Buy and follow instructions to begin your free 30-day trial. Surgical drainage: may consider as primary treatment in certain settings. Wang JH, Gao ZH, Qian HL, Li JS, Ji HM, Da MX. Albendazole is 10-15mg/kg/day in two doses with a fat-rich meal, Limited evidence for the duration of therapy, typically 1-3 months, occasionally up to 6 months in duration. FOIA Jun JB. One or multiple abscesses can be present. CT or US-guided percutaneous drainage or surgical drainage should be considered in all cases of hepatic abscess for diagnostic confirmation and culture. Amebiasis spreads from eating food or water that has been contaminated with feces. Official website of the Johns Hopkins Antibiotic (ABX), HIV, Diabetes, and Psychiatry Guides, powered by Unbound Medicine. The site is secure. Liver Hydatid Cyst Rupture with Respiratory Distress During COVID-19 Pandemic. In the absence of formal guidelines on management, evidence for guiding treatment decisions, such as timing and indications of radiological interven-tion . Often responds dramatically within 72h of instituting metronidazole therapy which should alert to the potential diagnosis, Abscess drainage is the optimal therapy for pyogenic liver abscesses. While the incidence is low, it is essential to understand the severity of these abscesses because of the high mortality risk in untreated patients. It also has a propensity for extra-hepatic manifestations of infection. Comment: A review of five RCTs suggests catheter drainage is preferred over simple aspiration as it is correlated with higher success rates, and faster resolution of cavity size. government site. Type your tag names separated by a space and hit enter. MeSH 2010 Feb;102(2):90-9. doi: 10.4321/s1130-01082010000200004. Abstract. Dtsch Med Wochenschr. Ghosh JK, Goyal SK, Behera MK, et al. Men, especially MSM, are at higher risk for invasive disease from this parasite. Hepatic abscess (HA) can be defined as a suppurated cavity caused by the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms within healthy or diseased liver parenchyma [1]. -, Lardire-Deguelte S, Ragot E, Amroun K, Piardi T, Dokmak S, Bruno O, Appere F, Sibert A, Hoeffel C, Sommacale D, Kianmanesh R. Hepatic abscess: Diagnosis and management. The presentation may be subacute or chronic, including weight loss and anorexia. Introduction: Diagnosis and management of complicated intra-abdominal infection in adults and children: guidelines by the Surgical Infection Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. 1). Solomkin JS, Mazuski JE, Bradley JS, et al. Siu LK, Yeh KM, Lin JC, et al. Hepatectomy: generally successful approach, but improvements in percutaneous techniques make it secondary management in most cases. Up to 50% develop from the biliary tract (. To view other topics, please log in or purchase a subscription. In: * Article titles in AMA citation format should be in sentence-case, You can cancel anytime within the 30-day trial, or continue using Johns Hopkins Guides to begin a 1-year subscription ($39.95). Excellent broad spectrum (Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobe) coverage; would reserve for seriously ill patients. eCollection 2022 Oct. World J Radiol. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. Would you like email updates of new search results? Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. 1890 - Osler documented amoebae in stool and abscess of the same patient. Imaging: Plain abdominal radiography: dx may be suggested on plain films (e.g., gas within the abscess) Serologic markers are difficult to interpret after treatment and may rise even in the setting of successful treatment. Single/multiple lesions occur in approximately a 1:1 ratio, with the majority in the right lobe (especially when solitary); cryptogenic abscesses are generally solitary. In. Liver abscesses are purulent collections in the liver parenchyma that result from bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection. Comment: Provides an overview of clinical features and management of hepatic abscesses caused by Klebsiella. An official website of the United States government. J Visc Surg. STEP 1 Laboratory tests. Will cover E. faecalis; none of the carbapenems cover E. faecium. ID - 540259 Repeat aspiration is required in approximately 50%. T1 - Hepatic Abscess Requires treatment for both tissue infection and luminal clearance. Neill L, Edwards F, Collin SM, Harrington D, Wakerley D, Rao GG, McGregor AC. DB - Johns Hopkins Guide Comment: First well described in S Korea and Taiwan in the 1980s, there have been noted increasing infection rates with this troublesome organism with hypermucoid properties. Gastroenterology. Repeat aspiration is required in approximately 50%. Follow-up imaging studies: consider in patients with suboptimal clinical response. Would you like email updates of new search results? Multiple, small abscesses may not be amendable to aspiration. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. Amebic abscesses respond well to MTZ, and only ~ 15% require percutaneous drainage. Liver abscess is an inflammatory space- occupying lesion of the liver caused by infectious agents. 1. Infection is usually bacterial, sometimes parasitic, or very rarely fungal. View Patient Guidelines Citing Practice Guidelines and Guidances The underlying disease typically is the primary determinant of the outcome of hepatic abscess. The majority of abscesses involve the right hepatic lobe (~75%), less commonly left (20%) or caudate (5%) lobes. PB - The Johns Hopkins University Chronic disseminated candidiasis (CDC, a.k.a. Generally, infections are diagnosed in immigrants with late presentation or by incidental identification. Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies government site. Download the Johns Hopkins Guides app by Unbound Medicine, 2. Risk factors for the development of hepatic abscess include: Immunocompromised state, including neutropenia, Signs and symptoms: include fever +/- RUQ pain, tenderness w/ hepatomegaly. Will cover E. faecalis; none of the carbapenems cover E. faecium. 2002 Jun;23(2):479-92. doi: 10.1016/s0272-5231(01)00008-9. Note: imaging findings may lag behind other markers of clinical response. Roediger R, Lisker-Melman M. Pyogenic and Amebic Infections of the Liver. Hepatomegaly is usually associated with right upper quadrant tenderness. A Johns Hopkins Guides subscription is required to, Peritonitis, Spontaneous Bacterial & Secondary, Respiratory tract infections: In the returned traveler, Fever in the returned traveler from tropical areas. For pyogenic liver abscess(es), positive blood cultures are seen in up to 50%. J Inf 2007;54:57883. Amoebic liver abscess: indirect haemoagglutination and ELISA; POCUS a Citation a. POCUS should only be performed and interpreted by trained clinicians. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and the titer of IgG anti Eh in ALA (Amoebic Liver Abscess) patients' in Bangui according sex, age and other risk factors. Liver Abscesses. Leucocyte and neutrophil increased significantly in bacterial liver abscess (20 ~ 30) x10/L, amoeba cysts or trophozoites were occasionally found in feces of amoeba liver abscess. 2. Culture results may help narrow coverage, but for pyogenic abscesses, do not discontinue anaerobic coverage, given the difficulty of culturing these organisms. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was helpful to determine the nature of the abscess, and the positive rate was 85% ~ 95%. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the Currently, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation . Amoebic liver abscess (ALA) and pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) are its two predominant causes. hepatosplenic candidiasis) occurs in immunosuppressed patients, e.g., bone marrow transplant recipients. Excellent coverage of Gram-negative w/ some Gram-positive pathogens; use in combination with an anaerobic agent for empiric therapy. Growing points: Alkaline phosphatase and WBC counts are frequently elevated. The pathophysiology of abscesses is different depending on the etiology and requires different strategies for diagnosis and management. Comment: This guideline is slated for an update (as of Nov 2022). Hepatic abscesses are frequently polymicrobial. ?accessibility.screen-reader.external-link_en_US?. After imaging: malignancy (including hepatocellular carcinoma), benign cysts. Recurrence is more frequent after simple percutaneous aspiration without placement of a temporary drain or in patients whose drains are removed too early. Culture results may help narrow coverage, but for pyogenic abscesses, do not discontinue anaerobic coverage, given the difficulty of culturing these organisms. 20002022 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved, TY - ELEC Comment: An older series highlights that amebic liver abscesses respond well to metronidazole (85% in this report of 48 patients); however, the lack of including this parasite in the differential diagnosis led to unnecessary surgery in some. Alkaline phosphatase and WBC counts are frequently elevated. Type your tag names separated by a space and hit enter. Areas of controversy: Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 2004 Aug;6(4):273-9. doi: 10.1007/s11894-004-0078-2. Repeat the US examination every 3-6 months initially, then yearly after stability. Good coverage of Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobic pathogens; lacks Pseudomonas aeruginosa coverage but good Enterococcus species coverage. -, Kaplan GG, Gregson DB, Laupland KB. 2015 Sep;152(4):231-43. The .gov means its official. Prognostic value of platelet count-related ratios on admission in patients with pyogenic liver abscess. Enter your username below and we'll send you an email explaining how to change your password. Johns Hopkins Guide App for iOS, iPhone, iPad, and Android included. Infection in the blood. Predictive factors for early aspiration in liver abscess. Longer courses (up to several months) may be required in the patient who is inadequately drained or treated without drainage. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders, 2015,12709, Ko WC, Paterson DL, Sagnimeni AJ, et al. PMC The abscess groups included Abscess Type I (small <3 cm), Abscess Type II (large >3 cm, unilocular), and Abscess Type III . World J Gastroenterol. "Hepatic Abscess. Yu SC, Ho SS, Lau WY, et al. Keywords: Introduction: Liver abscesses are mainly caused by parasitic or bacterial infection and are an important cause of hospitalization in low-middle income countries (LMIC). Imaging: Plain abdominal radiography: dx may be suggested on plain films (e.g., gas within the abscess) -, Lai HC, Lin CC, Cheng KS, Kao JT, Chou JW, Peng CY, Lai SW, Chen PC, Sung FC. No longer available in the U.S. marketplace. It has better coverage for E. faecalis than meropenem or doripenem; none of the carbapenems cover E. faecium. J Belg Soc Radiol. Management of amebic and pyogenic liver abscess. Infection of the bile draining tubes. A number of common bacteria may cause liver abscesses. Before T1 - Hepatic Abscess Complications of percutaneous drainage include perforation of adjacent abdominal organs, pneumothorax, hemorrhage and leakage of abscess contents in peritoneum. and transmitted securely. Lambertucci JR, Rayes AA, Serufo JC, et al. Liver abscess is an inflammatory space-occupying lesion of the liver caused by infectious agents. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Bookshelf Surgical resection standard intervention: Uncomplicated cysts: PAIR (Percutaneous puncture with CT or US guidance, followed by Aspiration, Injection of a protoscolicidal agent such as hypertonic saline or ethanol, and finally, re-aspiration 15 minutes later) is becoming the more accepted treatment of choice at some centers due to high success rates with low morbidity. : perform an EFAST (extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma) examination, with additional views of the liver and spleen to evaluate for signs of amoebic lesions. Clin Chest Med. The remainder is from the hepatic artery (bacteremia), portal vein (abdominal source, e.g.. Subscribe to the Johns Hopkins Guides for less than, Smith, Scott M, and Christopher F Carpenter. World J Clin Cases. BT - Johns Hopkins ABX Guide Recurrence is more frequent after simple percutaneous aspiration without placement of a temporary drain or in patients whose drains are removed too early. Comment: Association of underlying parasitic disease and superinfection with bacteria. Your feedback has been submitted successfully. Men, especially MSM, are at higher risk for invasive disease from this parasite. [Particularities of liver abscesses in children in Senegal: Description of a series of 26 cases]. Follow-up imaging studies: consider in patients with suboptimal clinical response. Careers. Percutaneous aspiration without catheter placement: recently found to have similar success rates as catheter placement. A comparative clinical study in a series of 58 patients. Pyogenic liver abscesses usually develops in the context of biliary disease, portal pyemia of various causes, through arterial hematogenous seeding, or via direct spread. Efficacy of aspiration in amebic liver abscess. Positive amebic or echinococcal serology helps differentiate parasitic liver abscess from pyogenic, especially in nonendemic areas; serology cannot distinguish between active and prior infection. ? Treatment of liver abscess consists of prompt initiation of antibiotic therapy and drainage of the collection. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. General recommendations are for at least one week of drainage with CT follow-up. Y1 - 2022/11/09/ The remainder is from the hepatic artery (bacteremia), portal vein (abdominal source, e.g.. The majority of abscesses involve the right hepatic lobe (~75%), less commonly left (20%) or caudate (5%) lobes. Hyperbilirubinemia with or without overt jaundice occurs in < 50% of patients. Serology is helpful in most cases in non-endemic areas; sensitivity for liver cysts is 85-98%, and specificity is limited. Fluoroquinolones: often used as an oral regimen for prolonged therapy after completion of the initial parenteral therapy course. Khan R, Hamid S, Abid S, et al. Stojkovi M, Weber TF, Junghanss T. 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