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Case report reveals brain and mediastinal abscesses following esophageal perforation in an adolescent, highlighting the risk of invasive Streptococcus intermedius infection.
Streptococcus intermedius is an inhabitant of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract, known to cause deep‐seated abscesses. Thereby, we present a previously healthy adolescent with esophageal perforation (EP) and secondary mediastinal and brain abscesses due to Streptococcus intermedius . EP is a potentially life‐threatening condition that requires a prompt diagnosis.
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