Pyogenic liver abscessFrom our partner site on acid reflux, AcidRefluxConnection.com. Liver abscess; Bacterial liver abscess Treatment: The treatment usually consists of surgical or percutaneous (through the skin, with a needle) drainage of the abscess. This is accompanied by prolonged antibiotic therapy. Sometimes antibiotics alone can cure the infection. Expectations (prognosis): The death rate is 10-30% in treated patients, and it is higher in those with multiple abscesses. Complications: advertisement Life-threatening sepsis can develop. Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if any symptoms of this disorder develop. Also call if severe abdominal pain, confusion or decreased consciousness, persistent high fever, or other new symptoms develop during or after treatment.
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