Complications of sinusitis caused by Streptococcus milleri.
Complications of sinusitis caused by 'viridans' streptococci, mainly Streptococcus milleri, are described. The identification, bacteriology and pathogenicity of the organism are discussed and an approach to antimicrobial therapy outlined.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology; D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology
D010406:Penicillins; D000658:Amoxicillin