RETROPERITONEAL ABSCESS FROM SALMONELLA-CHOLERAESUIS

Infection with Salmonella is most frequently manifested by infection o f the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastroenteritis. However, certai n subspecies of Salmonella, specifically Salmonella choleraesuis, appe ar more likely to invade the intestinal wall and enter the bloodstream , causing bacteremia and subsequent local infections. Although uncommo n, bacteremia and localized infection with S. choleraesuis can cause s ignificant morbidity. This is especially true among immunocompromised patients, in whom Salmonella infection is more prevalent.