Abstract
formely known as
is a known part of the normal oral flora. It can sometimes cause oral or rarely extra-oral infections secondary to hematogenous extension or aspiration. It is a rare cause of invasive pneumonia. It can resemble tuberculosis or lung cancer in its presentation. Making the diagnosis in such case is crucial for better management that usually require tissue biopsy. We report a case of
invasive pneumonia in a 12-year-old previously healthy boy from Saudi Arabia. After a prolonged course of antibiotics, clinical and radiological follow up showed complete resolution of the infection.