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[Brain abscess caused by Streptococcus intermedius: a case report]
Mouhcine Miloudi1, Lamiae Arsalane1, Raja Nakhli1
1Laboratoire de bactériologie-virologie, Hôpital militaire Avicenne, Marrakech, Maroc.
Abstract:
Streptococcus intermedius is considered as a commensal of the oropharynx, but can be a source of serious infections. We report a case of cerebral abscess in a young man of 18 years, who was admitted to the emergency room for consciousness disorder, and whose cerebral CT showed a frontal mass evoking the diagnosis of abscess. Diagnosis was confirmed by bacteriological examination of puncture fluid which was in favor of Streptococcus intermedius abscess.
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Streptococcus intermedius, usually harmless, caused a severe brain abscess in an 18-year-old male. This case highlights the potential for this oropharyngeal bacterium to lead to serious infections.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Streptococcus intermedius is a common oropharyngeal commensal bacterium.
- While typically benign, S. intermedius can cause severe invasive infections.
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