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Contemporary management of biliary tract infections

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Biliary tract infections are a worldwide problem, with a large financial burden on health care. Biliary infections can result from multiple causes, but the most common culprit is cholelithiasis. In the past decade, our knowledge of the mechanism of disease, microbiology of infections, and management options has grown enormously. Although at times perplexing, it is important to understand this information to allow for efficient, quality, and cost-effective health care.

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    John Baillie MB, ChB, FRCP, FACG

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George, J., Baillie, J. Contemporary management of biliary tract infections. Curr Infect Dis Rep 7, 108–114 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-005-0069-y

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