title: Complications of sinusitis caused by Streptococcus milleri.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D000658:Amoxicillin