Streptococcus bovis brain abscess associated with an occult colonic villous adenoma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Streptococcus bovis is now recognized as a common cause of bacterial endocarditis. However, infection of the central nervous system by this organism is very rare. Recent studies have demonstrated the association between Streptococcus bovis infections and colonic neoplasms.
Medical subject headings
- Adenoma
- Brain Abscess
- Colonic Neoplasms
- Streptococcal Infections