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Viridans streptococci septicemia in cancer patients: A clinical study

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Viridans streptococci septicemia was documented in ten cancer patients, 7 of whom were neutropenic (< 1000/mmc). Pneumonia was presumed to be the source of bacteremia in six patients. Viridans streptococci isolated from sputum culture in an immunocompromised host must be regarded as the potential etiological agent, then further characterized and checked for antibiotic sensitivity.

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  1. Infectious Diseases Institute, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

    F. Menichetti, R. F. Frongillo & S. Pauluzzi

  2. 1st Internal Medicine Institute, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy

    A. del Favero & R. Guerciolini

  3. Oncology Division, Regional Hospital, via Brunamonti, 06100, Perugia, Italy

    M. Tonato & F. Roila

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Menichetti, F., del Favero, A., Guerciolini, R. et al. Viridans streptococci septicemia in cancer patients: A clinical study. Eur J Epidemiol 3, 316–318 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00149743

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