Streptococcus Bovis Isolated in Haemoculture a Signal of Malignant Lesion of the Colon
Kasmi, G.; Andoni, R.; Mano, V.; Kraja, D.; Mu, E.ço; Kasmi, I.
Clinical Laboratory 57(11-12): 1007-1009
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1433-6510 PMID: 22239034 Document Number: 15023
S. bovis is known for causing bacteremia and endocarditis as well as accompanying malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract [1,2]. Hence, identification of this species and recognition of the clinical characteristics of infections caused are essential for both therapy and prognosis. S. bovis isolated from haemoculture requires an immediate search for gastrointestinal tract lesions.
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