Streptococcus sanguis bacteremia and colorectal cancer

Streptococcal bacteremia is an uncommon presentation for colorectal maligna ncy, yet most physicians are aware of the association between Streptococcus bovis infection and these malignancies. Many are unaware, however, that ot her streptococcal species are associated with colon and rectal cancers. In this case report and brief review, we highlight this association and discus s a case of Streptococcus sanguis bacteremia associated with an early invas ive rectal cancer.