The emergence of Klebsiella pneumoniae liver abscess in non-diabetic patients and the distribution of capsular types

Abstract

<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> liver abscess has emerged in non-diabetic patients in Taiwan. Diabetic patients were at higher risk of acquiring gas-forming abscesses. Non diabetic patients and diabetic patients with optimal glycemic levels are more susceptible to the virulent capsular types of <i>K. pneumoniae</i>.