The Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) comprises a cluster of closely related bacteria that are part of the normal human flora but can act as opportunistic pathogens. These organisms are emerging as ...

Biopsy of our patient’s nodule demonstrated pyogenic granuloma (also known as lobular capillary hemangioma), an aggregation of blood vessels that forms a papule or nodule. The etiology is unknown. As ...

Pyogenic granulomas are noncancerous growths that may appear on the skin following skin injury or hormonal changes. Treatment may only be necessary if they bleed or are in sensitive areas. Pyogenic ...

Infectious spondylitis is a rare but serious spinal infection, usually from bacteria or other germs. It’s most common after a medical procedure but could occur when an infection elsewhere in your body ...

Read before the Section of Pediatrics of the Massachusetts Medical Society, at its Annual Meeting, Worcester, June 4, 1934. Green, William T. — Junior Assistant Orthopedic Surgeon, Children's Hospital ...