Methanobrevibacter smithii tonsillar phlegmon: a case report

New Microbes and New Infections

F. Gouriet¹  T. Radulesco¹  J. Michel²  K. Djemai²  G. Grine³  M. Drancourt³ 

[1] IHU Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France;Aix-Marseille Univ, IRD, MEPHI, Marseille, France;CHU Hôpital de la Conception, Service ORL et Chirurgie cervico-faciale, Marseille, France;

关键词: Methanobrevibacter smithii;    methanogens;    Streptococcus pyogenes;    tonsillar phlegmon;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Untreated tonsillar phlegmon is a life-threatening condition commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Fusobacterium necrophorum, among other pathogens. Here, using specific laboratory tools, we detected Methanobrevibacter smithii in addition to S. pyogenes. This unprecedented observation questions the role of methanogens in phlegmon and the optimal treatment of this mixed infection.

【 授权许可】

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