Primary subcutaneous abscess due to Streptococcus pneumoniae.
A primary subcutaneous abscess and associated bacteremia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, type 9V, occurred in a healthy 23-year-old man. Penicillin therapy and surgical drainage were curative.
D000038:Abscess / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae