Pneumonia is an independent risk factor for pyogenic liver abscess: A population-based, nested, case-control study.

Sai-Wai HoChao-Bin YehShun-Fa YangHan-Wei YehJing-Yang HuangYing-Hock Teng

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Pneumonia is an independent risk factor for subsequent PLA. Moreover, hospitalization for pneumonia within 180 days before PLA diagnosis was associated with an increased risk of PLA.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation