Lung abscess due to Streptococcus mitis: case report and review.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Streptococcus mitis is a bacterium traditionally regarded as a normal commensal of the oropharynx, skin, and intestinal and genital tracts. To our knowledge, we describe the first case of bilateral lung abscesses caused by S. mitis in an immunocompetent host. The abscesses were successfully treated with clindamycin and gentamicin. Our case illustrates that S. mitis should be considered a cause of pulmonary abscesses.
Medical subject headings
- Lung Abscess
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus