[Streptococcus constellatusas a causative agent of empyema. Report of one case].
Streptococcus constellatus is a commensal microorganism in man but may cause infections in different locations. We report a 59 years old male with severe sequelae of a previous cerebrovascular accident that consulted in the emergency room for fever of 15 days of evolution. A right empyema was diagnosed. The bacteriological culture of the effusion disclosed the presence of Streptococcus constellatus and two anaerobic strains (Prevotella intermedia and Fusobacterium urealyticus). The patient was treated with a pleural drainage and received ceftriaxone and clindamycin during six weeks. He was discharged in good conditions and is asymptomatic after eight months of follow up.
Díaz Peromingo
José Antonio
JA
Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital da Barbanza, Riveira A Coruña, España. jadiazperomingo@mundo-r.com
Sánchez Leira
Joaquín
J
García Suárez
Florinda
F
Padín Paz
Emilio
E
Saborido Froján
Juan
J
D004322:Drainage; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D034365:Streptococcus constellatus; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications