Pathogens
Streptococcus anginosus group

Streptococcus anginosus group

Susceptibilities

General Information

  • Penicillins
  • Ceftriaxone

Gram positive cocci in chains, facultatively anaerobic, variable hemolysis

  • Normal oral/GI flora
  • Consists of S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus
  • Abscesses: intra-abdominal, hepatic, cerebral, empyema
  • Bacteremia
  • Rarely: endocarditis

Generally, abscesses need surgical drainage depending on size/location