Streptococcus milleri (intermedius) group

Pathology

• etiologic agents
  • brain abscess
  • abdominal abscess

Laboratory

• pattern of hemolysis on blood agar media is variable
  • often beta hemolytic, but may be alpha hemolytic

More general terms

• alpha-hemolytic streptococcus
• beta-hemolytic streptococcus

More specific terms

• Streptococcus anginosus
• Streptococcus constellatus
• Streptococcus intermedius

Additional terms

• Streptococcus viridans