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A lingual abscess caused by Streptococcus intermedius.

Amanda T Harrington^1,2, Jennifer C Hsia³, Eduardo Mendez^4,5,3

¹University of Washington, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.

Journal of Medical Microbiology

|November 26, 2011

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Lingual abscesses are rare, with this case involving Streptococcus intermedius in a healthy female. The bacteria, part of oropharyngeal flora, showed resistance to clindamycin treatment.

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Lingual abscesses are uncommon clinical occurrences.
Abscess formation in the tongue can present diagnostic challenges.
Understanding the microbial etiology is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

A case of lingual abscess in a healthy female with no history of trauma is presented.
Drainage material was collected for culture before antibiotic administration.
Clinical presentation and patient history were unremarkable for predisposing factors.

Findings:

Culture of drainage material identified Streptococcus intermedius as the causative organism.
Streptococcus intermedius is a recognized component of oropharyngeal flora.
The specific isolate demonstrated resistance to clindamycin, the prescribed antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for Streptococcus intermedius to cause lingual abscesses even in healthy individuals.
Antibiotic resistance in common oropharyngeal pathogens necessitates careful treatment selection.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are essential for managing lingual abscesses.