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The infecting organisms are usually gram-negative bacilli (eg, [[E. coli]], [[Klebsiella]], [[Pseudomonas]], and [[Enterococcus]]). | The infecting organisms are usually gram-negative bacilli (eg, [[E. coli]], [[Klebsiella]], [[Pseudomonas]], and [[Enterococcus]]). | ||
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Cause
It results from bile stasis due to chronic obstruction, usually by gallstones (choledocholithiasis). This facilitates a bacterial infection.
The infecting organisms are usually gram-negative bacilli (eg, E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, and Enterococcus).
| Gastroenterologic | Gallstones |
| Infectious Disease | E. coli, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas, and Enterococcus |