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Liver abscess
Introduction: Liver abscess
Liver abscess: Pus in the liver. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Liver abscess is available below.
Symptoms of Liver abscess
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Misdiagnosis and Liver abscess
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Causes of Liver abscess
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More information about causes of Liver abscess:
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Treatments for Liver abscess
- Antibiotics
- Nitroimidazole
- Metronidazole
- Bed rest
- Fluids
See full list of 6 treatments for Liver abscess
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Definitions of Liver abscess:
Solitary or multiple collections of PUS within the liver as a result of infection by bacteria, protozoa, or other agents. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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