What is intermediate streptococcal infection?

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Streptococcus intermedia is a group of Streptococcus, including three strains, namely Streptococcus intermedia, Streptococcus constellation and Streptococcus pharyngitis. 93% of Streptococcus intermedia were non Streptococcus β- Hemolysis, 38% of constellation Streptococcus and 12% of pharyngeal isthmus Streptococcus were positive β- Hemolysis. This group of bacteria mainly exists in human oral cavity, can be isolated from gingival crevices, dental plaque, root canal, also exists in larynx and nasopharynx, and still colonizes in gastrointestinal tract. What is intermediate streptococcal infection? Let's talk about it

What is intermediate streptococcal infection?

The most common site of this group of bacteria is the human oral cavity, and a small amount is also distributed in the nasopharynx and throat. Under normal circumstances, this group of bacteria deposited in the oral cavity, can induce patients with gingival abscess, in serious cases, can also induce endocarditis and sepsis.

It should be noted that this group of Streptococcus can coexist with anaerobic bacteria, and it is very easy to cause brain abscess, peritonitis and pelvic abscess. If patients do not appear intermediate streptococcal infection, and some of the above complications, it is necessary for patients to do an intermediate streptococcal infection examination.

If the group of Streptococcus exists in the oropharynx of the human body, it will lead to aspiration pneumonia and lung abscess due to the inhalation of bacteria. In addition, the group of bacteria in other parts will lead to subcutaneous abscess and osteomyelitis.

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For patients with Streptococcus intermedia infection, their common sense understanding of Streptococcus intermedia infection will play a great role in the treatment of symptoms of Streptococcus intermedia infection. During the treatment, patients should keep a good work and rest, do not leave opportunities for complications.