Abstract
Streptococcus anginosus forms a part of the commensal flora of the oral cavity. However, it can be aggressive and may lead to gastrointestinal and urogenital infections. We present an interesting case and course in a 38-year-old immunocompetent female patient with pyogenic liver abscess due to S. anginosus infection who had multiple carious teeth and underlying pulmonary tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Female
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Humans
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Liver / diagnostic imaging
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Abscess, Pyogenic / diagnosis*
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Liver Abscess, Pyogenic / diagnostic imaging
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Liver Abscess, Pyogenic / pathology*
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Streptococcal Infections / pathology*
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Streptococcus anginosus / isolation & purification*
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Tuberculosis / complications*
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Ultrasonography