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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum 8/2006

01-08-2006 | Case Reports

Unusual Bacterial Infections and Colorectal Carcinoma—Streptococcus bovis and Clostridium septicum: Report of Three Cases

Authors: Grettel K. Wentling, M.D., Philip P. Metzger, M.D., Eric J. Dozois, M.D., Heidi K. Chua, M.D., Murli Krishna, M.D.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 8/2006

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Abstract

Several types of unusual bacterial infections have been reported in association with colorectal malignancy. In thethree cases described, uncommon infections resulted in further workup and subsequent resection for occult colonic malignancy. Awareness of this association is critical for early diagnosis and management.
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Metadata
Title
Unusual Bacterial Infections and Colorectal Carcinoma—Streptococcus bovis and Clostridium septicum: Report of Three Cases
Authors
Grettel K. Wentling, M.D.
Philip P. Metzger, M.D.
Eric J. Dozois, M.D.
Heidi K. Chua, M.D.
Murli Krishna, M.D.
Publication date
01-08-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 8/2006
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-006-0576-4

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