Streptococcus anginosus-constellatus infection of the sternoclavicular joint.
We describe the first reported instance of sternoclavicular pyarthrosis caused by Streptococcus anginosus-constellatus. Infections caused by this organism are unusual in a nonimmunocompromised host. Common conditions predisposing to sternoclavicular joint infection were not present. A possible mechanism for the infection is offered.
D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000472:pathogenicity
D010400:Penicillin G