J Med Assoc Thai 2002; 85 (7):839

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Streptococcus sanguis Meningitis : Report of a Case
Chotmongkok V Mail, Panthavasit J , Vorachit M

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A 35-year-old woman who presented with acute purulent meningitis and hearing loss was
reported. No bacteria was seen with Gram' s stain of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). CSF grew
Strepto-
coccus viridans,
which was subsequently identified to be S.
sanguis.
The patient improved after
treatment, including hearing.
Key word : Meningitis, S.
sanguis,
Case Report

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