A case of pyometrocolpos with Bifidobacterium species. (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhaskar, Maanasa M.; Sistla, Sujatha; Kumaravel, S.
• Is Part Of: Anaerobe. Volume 44(2017)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 50
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: Bifidobacterium -- Probiotics -- Pyometrocolpos; Anaerobic infections -- Periodicals; Anaerobic bacteria -- Periodicals; Bacterial diseases -- Periodicals; Computer network resources; Anaerobic protozoa -- Periodicals; 579.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.01.007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-9964

Abstract

Abstract: Bifidobacterium species, a normal commensal of the human gastrointestinal tract, female genitourinary tract and vagina is usually considered non-pathogenic and is being used therapeutically as probiotic due to its beneficial effects. However, there are several case reports implicating Bifidobacteria as the causative agent in various infectious conditions. Infections with Bifidobacteria are often ignored or underreported as they are part of the normal gut microbiome. Here we discuss a case of pyometrocolpos with Bifidobacterium species. Clinical outcome of the patient was good after emergency drainage and antibiotic treatment with Cefoperazone sulbactam and Metronidazole. Highlights: Bifidobacterium species is a normal commensal of the human gastro intestinal tract, female genitourinary tract and vagina. Usually considered non-pathogenic and is being used therapeutically as probiotic due to its beneficial effects. Infections with Bifidobacteria is often ignored or underreported as they are part of the normal gut microbiome.