Abstract

Non-viral infections of the liver are rare to very rare compared to viral infections. They can be caused by various bacteria, helminths, protozoa, and fungi, often leading to liver involvement during dissemination. Some of these infections affect in particular immunocompromised individuals, while others need to be considered in the differential diagnostic work-up in patients returning from tropical countries. In cases where the infection occurs through oral ingestion of eggs, such as in cystic and alveolar echinococcosis, the liver is often the most commonly affected organ. Due to the diversity of non-viral liver infections and their varied clinical manifestations, acomprehensive discussion of all potential pathogens and their effects is not within the scope of this article. Therefore, only afew of these conditions will be discussed in more detail.

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