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Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1422773

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ABSTRACT Streptococcus constellatus is a gram-positive coccus member of the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG). It can be found in the oral flora, and may cause abscess more commonly in the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and heart. Brain abscesses are severe neurological infections with high mortality rates. Streptococcus species other than S. pneumoniae are rare causes of brain abscesses. This case report highlights a severe case of extra and intracranial abscesses due to S. constellatus in an immunocompetent host

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Med. infant ; 29(2): 146-152, Junio 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, UNISALUD, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1382250

ABSTRACT

Los estreptococos del grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA), también llamados "Streptococcus milleri", fueron reconocidos como parte de los estreptococos del grupo viridans (EGV) desde principios del siglo XX. Su rol como patógenos humanos, sin embargo comenzó a destacarse recién en la década de 1970. En esta actualización se describen aspectos microbiológicos y clínicos de los EGA. Los métodos fenotípicos de identificacón e incluso algunos genotípicos carecen de precisión para reconocer las tres especies del grupo (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus y Streptococcus intermedius) e incluso pueden fallar en su clasificación a nivel de grupo. La mayoría de ellos son sensibles a los antibióticos beta-lactámicos pero son considerables los porcentajes de resistencia a macrólidos, lincosamidas y tetraciclinas. Los EGA son colonizantes habituales de las mucosas orofaríngea, intestinal y genitourinaria, pero, cada vez más frecuentemente, son reconocidos como patógenos humanos. Es ampliamente conocida su capacidad de formar abscesos en órganos sólidos, especialmente abscesos cerebrales, pulmonares y hepáticos. También producen sinusitis, empiemas y colecciones en piel y tejidos blandos, hueso, articulaciones, etc. Se han encontrado asociados con exacerbaciones pulmonares en pacientes con fibrosis quística y con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Producen también infecciones posteriores a mordeduras humanas, infecciones diseminadas, bacteriemia sin foco aparente y, en menor medida, endocarditis infecciosa (AU)


Streptococci from the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG), also termed "Streptococcus milleri", were recognized as members of the viridans group streptococci (VGS) in the early 20th century. Nevertheless, their role as human pathogens only became evident in the 1970s. In this update, microbiological and clinical aspects of the SAG are described. Phenotypic and even some genotypic identification methods lack accuracy in recognizing the three species of the group (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, and Streptococcus intermedius) and may fail to classify them at the group level. Most of them are sensitive to beta-lactam antibiotics but rates of resistance to macrolides, lincosamides, and tetracyclines are significant. SAGs are common colonizers of the oropharyngeal, intestinal, and genitourinary mucosa, but are increasingly recognized as human pathogens. Their ability to form abscesses in solid organs, especially brain, lung and liver, is widely known. They may produce sinusitis, empyemas, and collections in skin and soft tissues, bone, joints, etc. They have also been associated with pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition, they may cause infections following human bites, disseminated infections, bacteremia without apparent focus, and, to a lesser extent, infective endocarditis (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Viridans Streptococci/classification , Streptococcus milleri Group/classification , Streptococcus anginosus/isolation & purification , Streptococcus anginosus/classification , Streptococcus anginosus/pathogenicity , Streptococcus constellatus , Streptococcus intermedius
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Infectio ; 25(3): 200-204, jul.-set. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1250094

ABSTRACT

Abstract Streptococcus constellatus is a member of the group now called Streptococcus anginosus. This microorganism is part of the normal oropharyngeal, gastrointestinal and genitourinary microbiota. However, it may cause serious infections such as pharyngitis, bacteremia and invasive pyogenic infections in immunocompromised patients. We report the first case in Colombia of an adult male with no relevant medical history and with an unusual presentation of infection by S. constellatus and whose laboratory results showed an important systemic inflammatory response and radiographic evidence of abdominal involvement with poor response to medical and surgical management. Since there are few reports in international medical journals about intra-abdominal infection by S. constellatus and taking into consideration the need of a multidisciplinary intervention, this report may be of interest for both clinical and surgical practitioners.


Resumen Streptococcus constellatus es un miembro del grupo ahora llamado Streptococcus anginosus. Este microorganismo es parte de la microbiota orofaríngea, gastrointestinal y genitourinaria normal. Sin embargo, puede causar infecciones graves como faringitis, bacteriemia e infecciones piógenas invasivas en pacientes inmunocomprometidos. Presentamos el primer caso en Colombia de un hombre adulto sin antecedentes médicos relevantes y con una presentación inusual de infección por S. constellatus, dada por una gran respuesta inflamatoria sistémica y evidencia radiográfica de afectación abdominal con mala respuesta al tratamiento médico y quirúrgico. Dado que hay pocos informes en revistas médicas internacionales sobre la infección intraabdominal por S. constellatus y teniendo en cuenta la necesidad de intervenciones multidisciplinarias, este reporte puede ser de interés tanto para los médicos clínicos como para los quirúrgicos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Streptococcus anginosus , Streptococcus constellatus , Intraabdominal Infections , Shock, Septic , Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections , Abdominal Abscess , Infections
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Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam ; 55(3): 361-374, jul. 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1374058

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Resumen Las bacterias del grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) son colonizantes habituales de las mucosas orofaríngea, intestinal y genitourinaria, pero, cada vez más frecuentemente, son reconocidas como patógenos humanos. En esta parte III se describen las tendencias de los EGA a la producción de distintas patologías humanas. Por su extensión debió ser desdoblada a su vez en otras dos partes (IIIa y IIIb). Es ampliamente conocida su capacidad de formar abscesos en órganos sólidos, especialmente abscesos cerebrales, pulmonares y hepáticos. También producen sinusitis, empiemas y colecciones en piel y tejidos blandos, huesos, articulaciones, etc. Se han encontrado asociados con infecciones urinarias, vaginitis aeróbica y con exacerbaciones pulmonares en pacientes con fibrosis quística y con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica. Producen también infecciones posteriores a mordeduras humanas, infecciones diseminadas, bacteriemia sin foco aparente y, en menor medida, endocarditis infecciosas, generalmente complicadas con abscesos perivalvulares. Esta parte IIIb está focalizada en las infecciones que no comprometen la cabeza y el cuello.


Abstract Streptococcus anginosus (SGA) group streptococci are common colonizers of the oropharyngeal, intestinal, and genitourinary mucosa, but they are increasingly recognized as human pathogens. In this part III, tendencies of the EGA to the production of different human pathologies are described. Due to its length, it had to be divided into two other parts (IIIa and IIIb). Its ability to form abscesses in solid organs, especially brain, lung and liver abscesses, is widely known. They also cause sinusitis, empyema and collections in skin and soft tissues, bones, joints, etc. They have been found associated with urinary tract infections, aerobic vaginitis and with pulmonary exacerbations in patients with cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. They also cause infections after human bites, disseminated infections, bacteremia without apparent focus and, to a lesser extent, infective endocarditis, generally complicated by perivalvular abscesses. This part IIIb is focused on other than head and neck infections.


Resumo As bactérias do grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) são colonizadores comuns da mucosa orofaríngea, intestinal e geniturinária, mas são cada vez mais reconhecidos como patógenos humanos. Nesta parte III são descritas as tendências do EGA à produção de diferentes patologias humanas. Devido ao seu comprimento, teve que ser dividido em duas outras partes (IIIa e IIIb). Sua capacidade de formar abcessos em órgãos sólidos, principalmente cérebro, pulmão e fígado, é amplamente conhecida. Eles também causam sinusite, empiema e coleções na pele e tecidos moles, ossos, articulações, etc. Eles foram encontrados associados à infecções urinárias, vaginite aeróbia e às exacerbações pulmonares em pacientes com fibrose cística e doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica. Também causam infecções após picadas humanas, infecções disseminadas, bacteremia sem origem aparente e, em menor grau, endocardite infecciosa, geralmente complicada por abscessos perivalvulares. Seu papel na faringite é controverso, embora algumas das subespécies possam estar envolvidas em tais infecções. Seu potencial carcinogênico também é postulado pela associação com carcinomas orofaríngeos, gástricos ou esofágicos. Esta parte IIIb enfoca infecções em diferentes locais da cabeça e pescoço.


Subject(s)
Signs and Symptoms , Streptococcus milleri Group , Streptococcus anginosus , Streptococcus constellatus , Streptococcus intermedius , Respiratory Tract Infections , Cystic Fibrosis , Head , Microbiology , Mucous Membrane , Neck
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Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam ; 55(2): 177-189, abr. 2021. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1355560

ABSTRACT

Resumen Los estreptococos del grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) son colonizantes habituales de las mucosas orofaríngea, intestinal y genitourinaria, pero, cada vez más frecuentemente, son reconocidos como patógenos humanos. En esta parte IIIa se describen la epidemiología de las infecciones por EGA y las características de las localizadas en cabeza y cuello. Es ampliamente conocida su capacidad de formar abscesos; en particular en la zona de cabeza y cuello se destacan los abscesos odontogénicos, los periorbitales y los cerebrales. También producen sinusitis, infecciones oculares, abscesos epidurales, síndrome de Lemierre, empiemas subdurales y colecciones en piel y tejidos blandos y huesos del cráneo. Su rol en la faringitis es controvertido aunque algunas de las subespecies podrían estar involucradas en ese tipo de infecciones. También se postula su potencial cancerígeno dada su asociación con carcinomas orofaríngeos, gástricos o esofágicos.


Abstract Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) organisms are common colonizers of the oropharyngeal, intestinal, and genitourinary mucosa, but are increasingly recognized as human pathogens. This part IIIa describes the epidemiology of SAG infections and the characteristics of those located in the head and neck. Its ability to form abscesses is widely known, particularly, in the head and neck area; odontogenic, periorbital and brain abscesses stand out. They also cause sinusitis, eye infections, epidural abscesses, Lemierre's syndrome, subdural empyemas, and collections in the skin and soft tissues and bones of the skull. Its role in pharyngitis is controversial, although some of the subspecies could be involved in such infections. Its carcinogenic potential is also postulated given its association with oropharyngeal, gastric or esophageal carcinomas..


Resumo Os estreptococos do grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) são colonizadores comuns da mucosa orofaríngea, intestinal e geniturinária, mas são cada vez mais frequentemente reconhecidos como patógenos humanos. Esta parte IIIa descreve a epidemiologia das infecções por EGA e as características daquelas localizadas na cabeça e no pescoço. Sua capacidade de formar abscessos é amplamente conhecida, principalmente, na região da cabeça e pescoço, destacando-se os abscessos odontogênicos, os periorbitais e os cerebrais. Eles também causam sinusite, infecções oculares, abscessos epidurais, síndrome de Lemierre, empiemas subdurais e coleções em pele e tecidos moles, e ossos do crânio. Seu papel na faringite é controverso, embora algumas das subespécies possam estar envolvidas em tais infecções. Seu potencial carcinogênico também é postulado pela associação com carcinomas orofaríngeos, gástricos ou esofágicos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Aptitude , Brain Abscess , Head , Herpes Zoster , Neck
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Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam ; 55(1): 61-77, ene. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1355550

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Resumen En esta segunda parte de la actualización sobre estreptococos del grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) se describen sus factores de virulencia y su sensibilidad a los antibióticos. Los EGA, pertenecientes al grupo de los estreptococos viridans (EGV), son colonizantes habituales de las mucosas orofaríngea, intestinal y genitourinaria, pero, cada vez más frecuentemente, son reconocidos como patógenos humanos. Entre sus factores de virulencia se han descripto enzimas como la hialuronidasa, la condroitín sulfatasa y las nucleasas (DNasas y RNasas). En algunas cepas se han detectado también exoenzimas superantigénicas homólogas a las de Streptococcus pyogenes. Es notable el rol de las hemolisinas (citolisinas), como la estreptolisina O y la intermedilisina, específica de Streptococcus intermedius, una de las tres especies que conforman el grupo. Los EGA presentan bajos porcentajes de no sensibilidad a los beta-lactámicos (penicilina: 0-15%, cefotaxima: 0-3% y carbapenemes: 0-3%) con muy pocas excepciones y muy pocos aislados resistentes. En cambio, son naturalmente resistentes al metronidazol y a los nitrofuranos. Se han informado porcentajes elevados de resistencia a macrólidos, clindamicina y tetraciclina (en algunos casos hasta más de 50%). La resistencia a las fluoroquinolonas es variable, pero muy baja para levofloxacina. Los EGA generalmente son sensibles a vancomicina y/o teicoplanina con concentraciones inhibitorias mínimas (CIM)≤1 μg/mL, aunque es destacable la descripción de unos pocos aislados con sensibilidad disminuida a vancomicina, uno de ellos portador del gen vanG. La resistencia a otros antibióticos se observó solo en forma esporádica.


Abstract This second part of the review about Streptococcus anginosus group streptococci (SAG) describes their virulence factors and their antimicrobial susceptibility. SAG are common colonizers of the oropharyngeal, intestinal, and genitourinary mucosa, but are increasingly recognized as human pathogens. Among their virulence factors, enzymes such as hyaluronidase, chondroitin sulfatase and nucleases (DNases and RNases) have been described. Superantigenic exoenzymes homologous to those of Streptococcus pyogenes have also been detected in some strains. The role of hemolysins (cytolysins) is notable, and specifically that of intermedilysin in Streptococcus intermedius, one of the three species of the group. SAG present low percentages of non-sensitivity to beta-lactams (penicillin: 0-15%, cefotaxime: 0 - 3% and carbapenems: 0-3%) with very few exceptions and very few resistant isolates. Instead, they are naturally resistant to metronidazole and nitrofurans. High percentages of resistance to macrolides, clindamycin and tetracycline have been reported (in some cases up to more than 50%). Fluoroquinolone resistance is variable, but it is very low for levofloxacin. SAG are generally susceptible to vancomycin and/or teicoplanin with minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs)≤1 μg/mL, although the isolation of a few isolates with decreased sensitivity to vancomycin, one of them carrying the vanG gene, is notable. Resistance to other antibiotics was observed only sporadically.


Resumo Esta segunda parte da revisão sobre estreptococos do grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA) descreve seus fatores de virulência e sensibilidade aos antibióticos. Os EGAs, pertencentes ao grupo dos estreptococos viridans (EGV), são colonizadores comuns das mucosas orofaríngea, intestinal e geniturinária, mas são cada vez mais reconhecidos como patógenos humanos. Entre seus fatores de virulência, foram descritas enzimas como hialuronidase, condroitina sulfatase e nucleases (DNases e RNases). Exoenzimas superantigênicas homólogas às de Streptococcus pyogenes também foram detectadas em algumas cepas. O papel das hemolisinas (citolisinas), como a estreptolisina O e a intermedilisina, específica de Streptococcus intermedius, uma das três espécies que compõem o grupo é notável. Os EGAs apresentam baixo percentual de não sensibilidade aos betalactâmicos (penicilina: 0-15 %, cefotaxima: 0-3% e carbapenemas: 0-3%) com muito poucas exceções e muito poucos isolados resistentes. Em vez disso, são naturalmente resistentes ao metronidazol e aos nitrofuranos. Foram relatados altos percentuais de resistência aos macrólidos, clindamicina e tetraciclina (em alguns casos, até mais de 50%). A resistência às fluoroquinolonas é variável, mas muito baixa para a levofloxacina. Os EGAs são geralmente sensíveis à vancomicina e/ou teicoplanina com concentrações inibitórias mínimas (CIM)≤1 μg/ mL, embora seja notável a descrição de alguns isolados com sensibilidade reduzida à vancomicina, um deles portador do gene vanG. Resistência a outros antibióticos foi observada apenas esporadicamente.

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Rev Soc Peru Med Interna ; 34(4): 177-180, 20210000.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1359801

ABSTRACT

Paciente varón de 63 años de edad, diabético y en tratamiento con insulina, con dolor y aumento de volumen a nivel del hemitórax anterior izquierdo, con estudio de ecpgrafía y tomografía compatible con colección a nivel del músculo pectoral mayor. En la punción se obtuvo un material purulento y fétido, confirmándose el diagnóstico de piomiositis. Se aisló Streptococcus constellatus en el cultivo del pus. Con pobre respuesta a tratamiento médico inicial, requirió drenaje quirúrgico y cobertura antibiótica amplia.

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Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam ; 54(4): 421-436, jul. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1149032

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Resumen Los estreptococos del grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA), también llamados "Streptococcus milleri" fueron reconocidos como parte de los estreptococos del grupo viridans (EGV) desde principios del siglo XX. Sin embargo, su rol como patógenos humanos comenzó a destacarse recién en la década de 1970. Esta actualización consta de tres partes: en esta primera parte se tratarán los aspectos taxonómicos y microbiológicos así como los métodos de identificación de los EGA. El crecimiento de estas bacterias es relativamente lento, las colonias son pequeñas, incluso a las 48-72 horas de incubación y la mayoría de las cepas despide un olor a caramelo característico cuando crecen en agar sangre. Su crecimiento es estimulado en una atmósfera con 5% de CO2. Últimamente, con el reconocimiento de la asociación de los EGA con episodios indeseables en pacientes con fibrosis quística se han desarrollado medios selectivos para poner de manifiesto su presencia en las vías aéreas. Los métodos fenotípicos e incluso algunos genotípicos carecen de precisión para identificar las tres especies del grupo (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus y Streptococcus intermedius) e incluso pueden fallar en su clasificación a nivel de grupo. Dentro de los métodos moleculares, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) no puede ser tomado como referencia para llegar a subespecie, pero sí es muy eficiente en la identificación a nivel de especie. Para algunos autores la secuenciación del gen sodA podría ser una buena opción, pero el gold standard es el multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA).


Abstract Streptococci from the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG), also called "Streptococcus milleri", have been recognized as belonging to the viridans group (VGS) since the beginning of the 20th century. Their role as human pathogens, however, only began to emerge in the 1970s. This review consists of three parts: the first part will deal with the taxonomic and microbiological aspects and the identification methods of SAGs. The growth of these bacteria is relatively slow; the colonies are small even after 48-72 hours of incubation and most of the strains give off a characteristic caramel odor when they grow on blood agar. Their growth is stimulated in an atmosphere with 5% CO2. Lately, with the recognition of the association of SAGs with undesirable episodes in patients with cystic fibrosis, selective media have been developed to reveal their presence in the airways. Phenotypic and even some genotypic methods lack precision in identifying the three species in the group (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, and Streptococcus intermedius) and may even fail to classify at the group level. Among the molecular methods, MALDI-TOF MS cannot be taken as a reference to arrive at subspecies, but it is very efficient to identify at the species level. For some authors, sequencing the sodA gene may be a good option, but the gold standard is multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA).


Resumo Os estreptococos do grupo Streptococcus anginosus (EGA), também chamados de "Streptococcus milleri", foram reconhecidos como pertencentes ao grupo viridans (EGV) desde o início do século XX. Seu papel como patógenos humanos, no entanto, só começou a surgir na década de 1970. Esta atualização consiste em três partes: nesta primeira parte, trataremos dos aspectos taxonômicos e microbiológicos e dos métodos de identificação dos EGAs. O crescimento dessas bactérias é relativamente lento, as colônias são pequenas mesmo após 48-72 horas de incubação e a maioria das cepas emitem um cheiro de caramelo característico quando crescem em ágar sangue. Seu crescimento é estimulado em uma atmosfera com 5% de CO2. Ultimamente, com o reconhecimento da associação dos EGAs com episódios indesejáveis em pacientes com fibrose cística, foram desenvolvidos meios seletivos para revelar sua presença nas vias aéreas. Os métodos fenotípicos e mesmo alguns genotípicos carecem de precisão na identificação das três espécies do grupo (Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus e Streptococcus intermedius) e podem até falhar em sua classificação em nível de grupo. Entre os métodos moleculares, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) não pode ser tomado como referência para chegar a subespécie, mas é muito eficiente na identificação em nível de spécie. Para alguns autores, o sequenciamento do gene sodA poderia ser uma boa opção, mas o padrão-ouro é a análise de sequência multilocus (MLSA).


Subject(s)
Streptococcus anginosus/classification , Streptococcus constellatus/classification , Streptococcus intermedius/classification , Culture Techniques
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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop ; 14(1)jun. 2019.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1387407

ABSTRACT

RESUMEN Streptococcus Constellatus es un microorganismo comensal en el humano, pero puede causar infecciones en diferentes lugares. Reportamos el caso de un escolar con empiema pleural causado por este microorganismo en asociación a anaerobios. El paciente fue tratado con un drenaje pleural y recibió antibioticoterapia durante seis semanas. Fue dado de alta en buenas condiciones. Se discute el caso y se hace revisión de la literatura. Conclusión: En los últimos 5 años, la enfermedad del dengue produce una carga económica y de enfermedad sustancial en Paraguay. Se requiere la sostenibilidad y el fortalecimiento de acciones multisectoriales para reducir el impacto económico del dengue en la población paraguaya.


ABSTRACT Streptococcus constellatus is a commensal microorganism in humans, but it can cause sometimes different types of infections. We report the case of school-age children with pleural empyema caused by this microorganism in association with anaerobic bacteria. The patient was treated with a pleural drainage and received antibiotic therapy for six weeks. It was discharged in good condition. The case is discussed and literature review is done.

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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 81(4): 341-343, July-Aug. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950470

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ABSTRACT Chronic lacrimal canaliculitis is a rare infection of the lacrimal system, and can lead to misdiagnosis due to its overlapping presentation to other common entities. The authors report a case of lacrimal canaliculitis with a three-year history of recurrent unilateral red eye and mucopurulent discharge. Here, we describe the clinical course, surgical details, and microbial analysis of canaliculitis infection.


RESUMO A canaliculite lacrimal crónica é uma infecção rara do sistema lacrimal e pode levar a erros de diagnóstico devido à sua apresentação sobreposta a outras entidades comuns. Os autores relatam um caso de canaliculite lacrimal com história de três anos de olho vermelho unilateral recorrente e secreção mucopurulenta. Aqui, descrevemos o curso clínico, os detalhes cirúrgicos e a análise microbiológica da infecção por canaliculite.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Streptococcal Infections/diagnosis , Streptococcus constellatus/isolation & purification , Canaliculitis/diagnosis , Streptococcal Infections/surgery , Chronic Disease , Canaliculitis/surgery , Canaliculitis/microbiology
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal ; : 50-52, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-629103

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Streptococcus constellatus is an extremely rare cause of pyogenic spondylodiscitis. Literature search yielded only one case report in an elderly 72 years old man with spontaneous T10-T11 S. constellatus spondylodiscitis. It is virtually unheard of in young teenage. We report the case of a 14 years old male teenager who presented with worsening low back pain for one year with no neurological deficit. Imaging studies were consistent with features of L4-L5 spondylodiscitis. CT guided biopsy grew a pure culture of streptococcus constellatus sensitive to penicillin and erythromycin. He showed full recovery with six weeks of intravenous antibiotics. Due to the insidious onset, this case highlight the importance of high clinical suspicion and early diagnosis, with image guided biopsy followed by treatment with appropriate intravenous antibiotics to enable full recovery without further neurological deterioration.

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Br J Med Med Res ; 2013 Oct-Dec; 3(4): 1766-1772
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-163055

ABSTRACT

Aims: To present and discuss the etiology of three distinct episodes of thumb felon in a fur industry worker, in association with the required precautions. Case Presentation: A 61-year-old man working in a fur industry was treated for three distinct episodes of a felon of the right thumb within an 8-month period. He was treated successfully with surgical drainage and antibiotics following each episode. He was symptom-free and returned to work about two months following each episode. Felon formation, in all cases, was due to a Streptococcus constellatus infection secondary to mink hair penetration through the distal nail groove of his thumb. Using protective gloves, no further relapses have occurred during a 5-year follow-up. Discussion: A felon is an abscess of the pulp of a finger or thumb usually due to percutaneous trauma. Streptococcus constellatus, which is included in the Streptococcus milleri group, is often associated with various pyogenic infections. In the reported case, the lack of hand protection during fur processing was the cause of mink hair infiltration into the pulp of the patient’s thumb through the distal nail groove and of the three episodes of felon formation due to the secondary infection by Streptococcus constellatus. Conclusion: Lack of hand protection during fur processing could make hands vulnerable to micro-injuries and secondary infections.

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Med. leg. Costa Rica ; 28(2): 83-87, set. 2011. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-637491

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Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 14 años, con el único, antecedente de sinusitis resuelta hacía un año, que desarrolló de nuevo una pansinusitis y una meningitis y una meningitis aguda que lo llevó en diez días a la muerte. Durante su estancia hospitalaria no fue posible determinar el agente etiológico, sin embargo los cultivos post mortem demostraron que el microorganismo presente era Streptococcus constellatus un comensal habitual de las mucosas del ser humano, del cual se han descrito muy pocos casos de meningitis en pacientes inmunocompetentes, lo cual hace de este caso un verdadero reto diagnóstico para los médicos tratantes y los anatomopatólogos...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Meningitis , Streptococcus , Costa Rica
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases ; : 463-466, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-73514

ABSTRACT

Streptococcus constellatus (S. constellatus) is a commensal microorganism belonging to the "Streptococcus milleri" group, but may cause infections in different locations in immunocompromised patients. The infection of S. constellatus has high mortality and morbidity due to its tendency to cause abscesses in infected patients, which require immediate surgical drainage for effective treatment. We report on a 72-year-old woman with end stage renal disease, who suffered from dyspnea and general weakness that had developed over 7 days. Chest CT showed loculated pleural effusion. S. constellatus was cultured from exudative pleural effusions and confirmed by an analysis of 16S rRNA sequence. The patient was treated with drainage of pleural effusion and piperacillin/tazobactam for 5 weeks.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Abscess , Drainage , Dyspnea , Empyema , Immunocompromised Host , Kidney Failure, Chronic , Pleural Effusion , Streptococcus , Streptococcus constellatus , Streptococcus milleri Group , Thorax
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Infection and Chemotherapy ; : 288-291, 2008.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-721595

ABSTRACT

We report a case of vertebral osteomyelitis with epidural abscess caused by Streptococcus constellatus. The patient was present with fever, back pain, and dyspnea for 1 week. The patient was previously healthy and did not have any predisposing factor. After evaluation, the patient was diagnosed as Streptococcus constellatus vertebral osteomyelitis. He was successfully treated with surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of S. constellatus vertebral osteomyeltis with epidural abscess to be reported in Korea.


Subject(s)
Humans , Back Pain , Debridement , Dyspnea , Epidural Abscess , Fever , Korea , Osteomyelitis , Streptococcus , Streptococcus constellatus
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Infection and Chemotherapy ; : 288-291, 2008.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-722100

ABSTRACT

We report a case of vertebral osteomyelitis with epidural abscess caused by Streptococcus constellatus. The patient was present with fever, back pain, and dyspnea for 1 week. The patient was previously healthy and did not have any predisposing factor. After evaluation, the patient was diagnosed as Streptococcus constellatus vertebral osteomyelitis. He was successfully treated with surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of S. constellatus vertebral osteomyeltis with epidural abscess to be reported in Korea.


Subject(s)
Humans , Back Pain , Debridement , Dyspnea , Epidural Abscess , Fever , Korea , Osteomyelitis , Streptococcus , Streptococcus constellatus
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Korean Journal of Medicine ; : 119-121, 2008.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-164614

ABSTRACT

Gas gangrene is usually caused by clostridial species; non-clostridial gas gangrene is infrequently reported. S. constellatus belongs to the Streptococcus milleri group, which are considered part of the normal flora and frequently associated with abscess formation. We report a rare case of spontaneous gas gangrene caused by S. constellatus. An 86-year-old man was admitted with gas gangrene of the left hip. He was treated with surgical debridement of the necrotic tissue, and antibiotic therapy, and had a satisfactory clinical course.


Subject(s)
Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Abscess , Debridement , Gangrene , Gas Gangrene , Hip , Streptococcus , Streptococcus constellatus , Streptococcus milleri Group
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