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Clinical features of patients suffering from Streptococcus milleri infections--a retrospective analysis

N Shimono1, T Ishimaru, K Takaki

  • 1First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka.

Fukuoka Igaku Zasshi = Hukuoka Acta Medica
|December 1, 1992
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Streptococcus milleri (S. milleri) commonly causes suppurative infections, particularly in the oral and nasopharyngeal regions. Effective treatment involves surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy to manage these significant pathogenic infections.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Streptococcus milleri (S. milleri) is a bacterium known to cause various infections.
  • Understanding the clinical manifestations and treatment outcomes of S. milleri infections is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of infections caused by S. milleri.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of current treatment strategies for S. milleri infections.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical records of patients with S. milleri isolates.
  • Data collection on infection sites, underlying conditions, and treatment modalities.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes, including eradication and recurrence.

Main Results:

  • S. milleri was isolated from 61 patients over 64 episodes between 1987-1988.
  • Common infection sites included oral/nasopharyngeal (27), intrathoracic (13), and urogenital (8).
  • Most infections were suppurative, often associated with underlying malignancies or diabetes mellitus.

Conclusions:

  • S. milleri infections, predominantly suppurative, require careful consideration of their pathogenic significance.
  • Combined surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy are recommended for effective management.
  • While S. milleri can be eradicated, vigilance for potential replacement by other organisms is necessary.

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