Cavernous sinus thrombosis caused by Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome presenting as an isolated abducens nerve palsy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100592
Abstract: Purpose To describe a patient with Streptococcus constellatus-associated Lemierre syndrome complicated by eventual cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) that manifested as an isolated abducens nerve palsy. Observations A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use… read more here.
Keywords: nerve palsy; streptococcus constellatus; lemierre syndrome; isolated abducens ... 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
A rare case of pyogenic pericarditis secondary to Streptococcus constellatus
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223804
Abstract: We report an extremely rare case of purulent pericarditis caused by the normally commensal oral flora, Streptococcus constellatus, a viridans Streptococcal species and member of the S. anginosus group (previously also known by the eponymous… read more here.
Keywords: rare case; streptococcus constellatus; case; pericarditis ... See more keywords
The Clinical Features and Management of Empyema Caused by Streptococcus constellatus
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s382484
Abstract: Background Streptococcus constellatus, a commensal, plays an important role in purulent infections. It has been reported as aggressive pathogen causing pleural empyema. But the role of S. constellatus in empyema has not been taken seriously.… read more here.
Keywords: features management; empyema; streptococcus constellatus; empyema caused ... See more keywords