Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) bacteria, formerly referred
to as the Streptococcus milleri group, consists of three distinct
streptococcus species [1]: S. anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus,
and Streptococcus intermedius. SAG bacteria, classified as viridans
streptococci, have clinically distinct characteristics from other viridians
streptococci in that they cause pyogenic infections in
various parts of the body [2]. Bacteremia caused by this group is