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Streptococcus mitis Abscesses Mimicking Liver Metastases

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article , Other literature type 26 Jun 2020Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Cureus (issn: 2168-8184,

Authors: Bryce D Beutler; Mohamed Elnaggar; Omar Canaday; Ahmed Hanfy; Sumaiya Mahboob;

doi: 10.7759/cureus.8852

pmid: 32754393

pmc: PMC7386050

Streptococcus mitis Abscesses Mimicking Liver Metastases

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Abstract

Streptococcus mitis (S. mitis) is a commensal bacterial species that commonly colonizes the oropharynx and gastrointestinal tract. It is seldom reported as a human pathogen. However, immunocompromised individuals may be at risk of infection. We describe a 62-year-old male with prostate cancer who presented with multiple S. mitis abscesses masquerading as metastases. In addition, we discuss the differential diagnosis and treatment options for this rare opportunistic infection.

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University of Nevada Reno
United States
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
United States

Keywords

Infectious Disease

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