# Invasive Klebsiella Syndrome With Multiple Liver and Renal Abscesses

**Authors:** Pin Ru Tan, Natasha Mohd Nasran, Chee Yik Chang

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.84052 · Cureus · 2025-05-13

## TL;DR

This paper reports a case of a 70-year-old diabetic man with invasive Klebsiella syndrome causing multiple abscesses in the liver and kidneys, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a clinical case highlighting the challenges and management of invasive Klebsiella syndrome in an immunocompromised patient.

## Key findings

- Invasive Klebsiella syndrome can cause multiple abscesses in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Prolonged antibiotic treatment and drainage are necessary for managing the condition.
- Early diagnosis and therapy are crucial for improving outcomes in such cases.

## Abstract

Invasive Klebsiella syndrome (IKS) is a significant health concern, particularly in Asia, as it results in a high mortality rate. Due to the hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae, it is more frequently detected among immunosuppressed individuals and will mainly metastasize to different organs, including the liver, kidneys, eyes, and brain. Here, we present the case of a 70-year-old man with underlying diabetes mellitus who developed multiple organ abscesses secondary to K. pneumoniae, requiring prolonged antibiotic treatment and abscess drainage. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy to improve patient outcomes.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** diabetes mellitus (MONDO:0005015)
- **Species:** Klebsiella pneumoniae (taxon 573)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** IKS (MESH:D007710), abscess (MESH:D000038), diabetes mellitus (MESH:D003920), Liver and Renal Abscesses (MESH:D008100)
- **Species:** Klebsiella pneumoniae (species) [taxon 573], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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