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See Latest ArticlesLiver abscess and respiratory disease caused by anginosus group streptococci
Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 10/15/09
Setti ACB et al. – The authors report a liver abscess occurring in a 3–year–old child without known preceding factors. Conservative management with a prolonged course of antibiotics led to complete resolution. Anginosus group streptococci can cause liver abscesses in healthy children and the presence of bacteremia due to this group of organisms should prompt investigation for occult abscesses.
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