Increasing incidence of pyogenic liver abscess in Southern Sweden: a population-based study from 2011 to 2020

Abstract

The incidence of PLA increased during the study period, and <i>Streptococcus</i> spp., <i>Klebsiella</i> spp. and <i>E. coli</i> dominated both blood and local cultures. Despite antimicrobial therapy, pathogens could be found in local abscess cultures several weeks into treatment. Increased use of 16s rDNA in the management of PLA could be beneficial.