[Hemolytic jaundice in anaerobic bacteremia. A report of a case resolved surgically]

G Chir. 1991 Apr;12(4):258-60.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors report a case of haemolytic jaundice caused by anaerobic bacteria arising from an abdominal abscess. This is undoubtedly a rare pathology but, when occurring, the resolution may be achieved by surgical therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Anemia, Hemolytic / etiology
  • Anemia, Hemolytic / surgery*
  • Appendix
  • Bacteremia / complications
  • Bacteremia / etiology
  • Bacteremia / surgery*
  • Cecal Diseases / complications
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / complications
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peptostreptococcus*