Brain abscess in children due to Streptococcus milleri. A report of 2 cases.
Brain abscesses due to Streptococcus milleri occurring in 2 previously healthy children are reported. Both children had evidence of liver involvement and both responded well to antibiotic treatment.
D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D010406:Penicillins; D002701:Chloramphenicol