Pyogenic liver abscess risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of pyogenic liver abscess are

• Immunodeficiency
• Diabetes mellitus
• Pancreatic or hepatobiliary disease
• Liver transplant