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Two cases of perianal abscess caused by Streptococcus bovis infection
TAN Chao1, YAO Yu-Zhou1, SHEN Xie-Jin2, ZOU Li-Li2
1. The First Clinical Medical College of China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443000, China; 2. Medical College, China Three Gorges University, Yichang 443000, China

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Abstract  Streptococcus bovis is a human opportunistic pathogen, mainly infecting immunosuppressive population or cancer patients. Two cases of perianal abscess patients confirmed infection with Streptococcus bovis by pus bacteria culture after excision of anus. The patients were young, with high white blood cell count and low albumin level. The infection might be related with patients’ unhealthy living habits and low albumin level. The analysis of the clinical characteristics and diagnostic methods are focused, which will improve clinicians’ awareness and attention to this infection.

Key wordsPerianal abscess      Streptococcus bovis      Bacteria culture     
Received: 25 April 2013      Published: 01 January 2013
Corresponding Authors: ZOU Li-Li   
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TAN Tiao. Two cases of perianal abscess caused by Streptococcus bovis infection[J]. Journal of Microbes and Infections, 2013, 8(3): 163-165.
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