Streptococcus anginosus


Strep·to·coc·cus an·gi·no·sus

an α-hemolytic species of bacteria found in the human throat, sinuses, abscesses, vagina, skin, and feces; this organism is a common cause of isolated liver abscesses.

Streptococcus anginosus

A species that causes abscesses. It was formerly known as S. milleri. See also: Streptococcus