Streptococcus Gordonii Empyema: A Case Report and Review of Empyema

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Amanda M KrantzLaurel Preheim

Abstract

Streptococcus gordonii (S. gordonii) is a pioneer oral bacteria that is recognized as an agent of bacterial endocarditis. However, an extensive review of the literature revealed no reported case of S. gordonii causing empyema. We present a case of a 65-year-old male who presented with respiratory distress. Physical examination revealed several dental caries with decreased breath sounds in the bibasilar regions. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest and abdomen demonstrated left-sided pleural effusion and a 4.3 cm x 2.8 cm splenic abscess. He received intravenous (IV) antibiotics, and his blood cultures remained negative. Drainage of the splenic abscess grew S. gordonii. A CT-guided thoracentesis yielded 450 ml of exudative fluid. Pleural fluid cultures grew S. gordonii. A CT scan of the head and neck ruled out an intra-oral abscess. He received six weeks of IV penicillin with a follow-up CT scan showing resolution of both the splenic abscess and the left parapneumonic effusion.

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Jan 12, 2021·Frontiers in Microbiology·Cinthia Alves-BarrocoAlexandra R Fernandes

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