Infections in alcoholic liver disease

Clin Liver Dis. 2012 Nov;16(4):783-803. doi: 10.1016/j.cld.2012.08.008.

Abstract

Alcoholic individuals are at increased risk of infection in general, in part because of immune defects. In addition, associated situations, such as depressed mental status, increase risk to specific syndromes such as lung abscess related to depressed consciousness and aspiration. Social factors related to hygiene and living situations are also linked to specific microorganisms, such as Mycobacteria tuberculosis, Bartonella quintana, Vibrio vulnificus, and Capnocytophaga canimorus..

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Central Nervous System Infections / etiology
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infections / drug therapy
  • Infections / etiology*
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic / complications*
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / etiology
  • Vibrio Infections / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents