Streptococcus constellatus causing concomitant extra and intracranial abscesses complicated with sagittal sinus thrombosis
Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. São Paulo (Online)
; 65: e10, 2023. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
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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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. São Paulo (Online)
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2023
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Article
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Brasil
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Brasil