This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Liver, Subject name: Surgery
Most common cause of liver abscess: 
Select and explain. 
A. E. coli, B. Proteus, C. Klebsiella, D. Staphylococcus
A: E. coli
Answer: A: E. coli 
Explanation: Ans. (a) E. coli* MC cause of Pyogenic Liver abscess in children- Staphylococcal* MC cause of Pyogenic liver Abscess in Western countries - E. Coli* MC cause of Pyogenic liver abscess in Asia - Klebsiella* MC route in West - Biliary due to Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma* MC route in Asia- Biliary due to Ascending Cholangitis* MC LFT abnormality - Increased Alkaline Phosphatase* MC site- Right Lobe liver