Appendicular Abscess to Streptococcus constellatus : Case Report
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Abstract: Streptococcus constellatus is a germ that belongs to the Streptococcus millerigroup, it has a particular tropism for the digestive tract and the hepatobiliary region. It is found in deep abscesses in immunocompromised patients.70-year-old patient admitted to the emergency room for a pain in the right iliac fossa. The abdominal scan showed a retro cecal collection probably related to an appendicular abscess. The cytobacteriological study of abscess sampling in peroperatively demonstrated the presence of Streptococcusconstellatus associated with Escherichia coli. The identification of a streptococcus of the milleri group is difficult by ordinary methods and must make search for an abscess. Keywords: Streptococcus constellatus, milleri group, appendicular abscess, immunodepression
Authors and Affiliations
Sara Figuigui, Imane Benbella, Amal Taghouti, Ghizlane Zoulati, Zineb Amhaouch, Ghita Yahyaoui, Mustapha Mahmoud
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