Lemierre's syndrome caused by Streptococcus pyogenes in an elderly woman
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.11.007
Abstract: Lemierre's syndrome is characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. It typically presents in healthy adolescents or young adults, usually preceded by an oropharyngeal infection, with the most common offending pathogen being Fusobacterium… read more here.
Keywords: lemierre syndrome; caused streptococcus; streptococcus pyogenes; elderly woman ... See more keywords
A case of empyema caused by Streptococcus pyogenes in an immunocompetent adult: a rare pulmonary manifestation.
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DOI: 10.1080/17460913.2025.2583039
Abstract: Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus) is an aerobic, gram-positive bacterium responsible for various infections such as pharyngitis, cellulitis, erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis. Though it rarely affects the lower respiratory tract, it can, in uncommon cases,… read more here.
Keywords: streptococcus pyogenes; case empyema; caused streptococcus; case ... See more keywords
Descending necrotizing mediastinitis caused by Streptococcus constellatus: A case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000033458
Abstract: Rationale: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a rare but severe mediastinal infection. If not diagnosed and treated promptly, the consequences can be very serious. Here, we shared a successful diagnosis and treatment case of DNM… read more here.
Keywords: caused streptococcus; necrotizing mediastinitis; descending necrotizing; streptococcus constellatus ... See more keywords
Rare case of bilateral blindness caused by Streptococcus dysgalactiae spp equisimilis endophthalmitis in the setting of meningitis
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251939
Abstract: Endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) is a rare infectious disease of the intraocular tissues with a major risk of significant visual loss. We describe a case of a female patient who presented with altered mental status and… read more here.
Keywords: caused streptococcus; spp equisimilis; streptococcus dysgalactiae; endophthalmitis ... See more keywords
Empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus in a patient infected with HIV: a case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12981-023-00587-z
Abstract: Background Empyema caused by Streptococcus constellatus (S. constellatus) is rare in patients with HIV. To analyze the clinical data of a patient living with HIV (PLHIV), who got empyema caused by S. constellatus, investigating the… read more here.
Keywords: caused streptococcus; streptococcus constellatus; constellatus; literature review ... See more keywords
A Case of Recurrent Infective Endocarditis Caused by Streptococcus Agalactiae.
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DOI: 10.1536/ihj.22-417
Abstract: A 53-year-old man was admitted to hospital with a high fever and shivering. He had undergone aortic valve replacement 4 years previously due to infective endocarditis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/CT (18F-FDG… read more here.
Keywords: caused streptococcus; infective endocarditis; valve; endocarditis caused ... See more keywords
A Rare Case of Meningitis Caused by Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus in an Immunocompetent Young Adult.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1785-23
Abstract: Bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening condition that is mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitis. Although Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. pasteurianus (Sgp) is also known to cause meningitis, its frequency is quite low, especially in… read more here.
Keywords: gallolyticus subsp; caused streptococcus; subsp pasteurianus; streptococcus gallolyticus ... See more keywords
Limiting Factors in Treatment Success of Biofilm-Forming Streptococci in the Case of Canine Infective Endocarditis Caused by Streptococcus canis
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10050314
Abstract: Simple Summary Endocarditis in dogs is a rare but severe disease with a bad prognosis. Early diagnosis and improved treatment plans could be beneficial to the outcome of the treatment. However, diagnosis is difficult because… read more here.
Keywords: caused streptococcus; case; treatment; streptococcus canis ... See more keywords