A Case of Sepsis Associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae Colitis in an Immunocompetent Adult.
- Author:
Hae Sung KIM
1
;
Bo Bea PARK
;
Chang Soo JANG
;
In young NHO
;
Jeong Woo CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Sungae General Hostpital, Seoul, Korea. tenbird94@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Klebsella pneumoniae;
Colitis;
Sepsis;
Immunocompetent
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Abdominal Pain;
Adult*;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Back Pain;
Bed Rest;
Cecum;
Colitis*;
Colonoscopy;
Diarrhea;
Female;
Fractures, Compression;
Humans;
Klebsiella pneumoniae*;
Klebsiella*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Rectum;
Sepsis*;
Shock, Septic;
Thorax
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2016;22(2):189-192
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 47-year-old female patient was admission for back pain after she fell down on the table. T12 compression fracture was found for spinal magnetic resonance imaging. Absolute bed rest and pain control for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxant were received. After 7 days, she complained febrile sense, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Septic shock was suspected, and then use of antibiotics and proper management were performed. Computed tomography of chest and abdomen was not revealed specific finding. Blood culture showed growth of Klebsiella pneumoniae. After patients completely resolved symptoms, colonoscopy was performed that showed erosive lesions of cecum, proximal A-colon, and rectum.
