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June 28, 2026CureusOpen Access

A Rare Case of Salmonella Lung Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient

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HSHanien SamaraCCCarl CosueTMTRAVIS MARTINEZ

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Overview

Case report identifies a rare Salmonella lung abscess in an immunocompromised individual, suggesting early diagnosis is critical for treatment.

Key Points

  • This case aims to highlight the rare occurrence of Salmonella-induced lung abscess in immunocompromised patients.
  • Case report of an immunocompromised patient with Salmonella lung abscess and septicemia.
  • Patient was treated for bacteremia and underwent biopsy confirming the lung abscess.
  • Followed typical clinical pathways for Salmonella infection management.
  • Patient had a 3.9 cm cavitary lesion in the left upper lung lobe confirmed by biopsy.
  • Hospitalization complicated by deep vein thrombosis and septic arthritis.
  • Patient discharged after eight weeks of ceftriaxone treatment.

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Samara et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40bb4561bb0a67205c6db3https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.111546
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