Publication Name	World Journal of Hepatology
Manuscript ID	125387
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Pediococcus acidilactici causing pyogenic hepatic abscess: A rare case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Rahul Reddy Nallapareddy, George Sarin Zacharia, Balakrishnan Arivalagan and Jasbir Makker
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Corresponding Author	Rahul Reddy Nallapareddy, Academic Fellow, Department of Internal Medicine, Bronxcare Health System, 1650 Grand Concourse, New York, NY 10457, United States. rahulnallapareddy29071999@gmail.com
Key Words	Pyogenic hepatic abscess; Pediococcus acidilactici; MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry; Percutaneous drainage; Case report
Core Tip	Pediococcus acidilactici is an exceedingly rare cause of pyogenic hepatic abscess and may occur in apparently immunocompetent individuals without identifiable predisposing factors. Recognition is clinically important given the organism’s intrinsic vancomycin resistance. Management should emphasize adequate source control and individualized antimicrobial therapy. In this case, percutaneous drainage followed by ceftriaxone-based therapy and oral amoxicillin-clavulanate was associated with complete radiographic resolution.
Citation	Nallapareddy R, Zacharia GS, Arivalagan B, Makker J. Pediococcus acidilactici causing pyogenic hepatic abscess: A rare case report. World J Hepatol 2026; In press

Received	2026-07-13 06:46
Peer-Review Started	2026-07-13 06:46
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Return for Revision	2026-08-19 12:30
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Publication Fee Transferred	2026-09-11 02:21
Second Decision by Editor	2026-10-08 07:09
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-10-08 09:32
Articles in Press	2026-10-08 09:32
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