This case review and literature review highlight the predominance of KP in pediatric pyogenic liver abscesses in Taiwan and the important role of diabetes in pediatric suppurative liver abscess. Children with DM are more likely to develop cryptogenic gas-producing abscesses and metastatic complications. Early diagnosis, timely intervention, and strict glycemic control are essential to improving the prognosis of this high-risk group.
Peng et al. (Fri,) studied this question.