The Streptococcus anginosus group

constellatus is a Group C beta hemolytic strep forming small colonies on Blood Agar. It is a member of the Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG). Unlike other types of viridans streptococci, members of SAG are oftentimes associated with bacteremia and abscess formation; in general, treatment of abscesses requires surgical intervention and ... ................
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