Abstract
Streptococcus milleri is increasingly isolated in laboratory samples and is worthy of consideration as a differential diagnosis in pyogenic infections, particularly in adults with underlying infections. We describe a well-documented case of pleuropulmonary infection in a young man with no known risk factors. We analyze the diversity of microbiological features of these bacteria in culture, as well as their clinical importance as pathogens.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections / microbiology
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Community-Acquired Infections / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
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Pleural Effusion / microbiology
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Pleural Effusion / therapy
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / microbiology
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / therapy
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
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Streptococcal Infections / therapy
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Streptococcus / isolation & purification