Splenic Infarction in a Man with Active Drug Use
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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com that cause congestion of the splenic circulation by abnormal cells, or thromboembolic conditions that produce obstruction of larger vessels. Splenic infarction of endovascular origin occurs when the splenic artery or one or more of its sub-branches become occluded with an infected or bland embolus or clot [2]. Streptococcus anginosus group is widely known for its ability to cause invasive pyogenic infections [3]. Isolation of Streptococcus anginosus group from the blood should prompt careful evaluation for the presence of one or more sites of focal suppurative infection, including infective endocarditis (IE).
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