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Liver abscess in children

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Liver abscesses are frequently observed in pediatric clinical practice in tropics and subtropics especially in developing countries. Children have unique set of predisposing factors which have been highlighted. Expected microbiology and setting for unusual organisms are mentioned. Clinical presentations’, including importance of location and number of abscesses has been discussed. Role of each modality of treatment clarified. Importance and limitations of investigations and imaging explained, and complications and mortality discussed.

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Sharma, M.P., Kumar, A. Liver abscess in children. Indian J Pediatr 73, 813–817 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02790392

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