A case report of multiple abscesses caused by <i>Streptococcus intermedius</i>
Jonathan Vincent M. Reyes, Manasa Dondapati, Saad Ahmad, David Song, Joseph Lieber, Nishan Babu Pokhrel, Vikash Jaiswal
Abstract
Abstract Streptococcus intermedius is a beta‐hemolytic, non‐motile, catalase‐negative, gram‐positive member of the Streptococcus anginosus group. When compared to other members of this group like S. anginosus and Streptococcus constellatus , S. intermedius infections are more substantial. In this case, we present a 47‐year‐old male patient who was found to have S. intermedius abscesses in his lungs, liver, and brain. The treatment of choice for these abscesses is a combination of drainage, surgery, and antibiotic therapy.
Topics & Concepts
Streptococcus intermediusMedicineStreptococcusPathologyDermatologyMicrobiologyBacteriaBiologyGeneticsStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsAmoebic Infections and TreatmentsInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management