Neumayr A, Kubitz R, Bode JG, Bilk B, Häussinger D. Multiple liver abscesses with isolation of Streptococcus intermedius related to a pyogenic dental infection in an immuno-competent patient.
Eur J Med Res 2012;
15:319-22. [PMID:
20696645 PMCID:
PMC3351958 DOI:
10.1186/2047-783x-15-7-319]
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Abstract
Introduction
Streptococcus intermedius - a member of the Streptococcus anginosus group - is part of the normal microbial flora of the oral cavity. Despite being regarded as a harmless apathogenic commensal, Streptococcus intermedius has been described to cause abscesses in various locations of the body.
Case Presentation
We report the clinical case and course of treatment of a 18-year-old male patient presenting with multiple hepatic abscesses associated with an untreated pyogenic dental infection.
Conclusion
Streptococcus intermedius can cause liver abscesses emerging from dental infectious foci even in previously healthy patients without underlying innate or aquired immunodeficiency. The case illustrates the potential danger and underestimated risk associated with untreated dental infections.
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