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Isolated Streptococcus intermedius pulmonary nodules

Streptococcus intermedius, a member of the Streptococcal anginosus group of alpha-hemolytic streptococci, remains a notable infectious agent causing necrotizing pneumonia and abscesses. We report a case of a young male with pulmonary nodules found to have Streptococcus intermedius and no other under...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Catalya, Stephen, Komal, Bushra, Tulpule, Sunil, Raoof, Nazar, Sen, Shuvendu
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5385582/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28409118
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2017.03.007
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Sumario:Streptococcus intermedius, a member of the Streptococcal anginosus group of alpha-hemolytic streptococci, remains a notable infectious agent causing necrotizing pneumonia and abscesses. We report a case of a young male with pulmonary nodules found to have Streptococcus intermedius and no other underlying hepatic or dental history who was treated with ceftriaxone and avoided surgical intervention. A review of the literature reveals cases that are typically treated with a combined surgical and medical approach. These same cases often involve middle aged to elderly individuals who have a past history of tobacco use, alcoholic liver cirrhosis and/or poor dentition. This case stands out given the patient’s atypical presentation.