Lung abscess by Streptococcus intermedius: An unusual first case report from India

Alfa A. Siji; Keerthana Sajikumar; Kiran Chawla; Rahul Magazine; Rajagopal KV

doi:10.1016/j.ijmmb.2023.100522

Lung abscess by Streptococcus intermedius: An unusual first case report from India

Alfa A. Siji
, Keerthana Sajikumar
, Kiran Chawla^*
, Rahul Magazine
, Rajagopal KV

^*Corresponding author for this work

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A unique case report, probably first case from India, of lung abscess caused by Streptococcus intermedius in a previously untreated patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus is reported here. The patient presented with non-productive cough and right-sided chest pain. Microbiological evaluation confirmed the presence of Streptococcus intermedius and the patient responded positively to antibiotic therapy. This case highlights the fact that S.intermedius may act as pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. So, a caution is needed by the medical fraternity before disregarding it as a commensal.

Original language	English
Article number	100522
Journal	Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume	48
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmmb.2023.100522
Publication status	Published - 01-03-2024

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Immunology and Allergy
Microbiology
Immunology
Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous)
General Immunology and Microbiology
Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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