A case of Slackia exigua bacteremia associated with pyometra in a patient with poor dentition. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lim, Kyoung Ree; Son, Jun Seong; Moon, Soo-youn
• Is Part Of: Anaerobe. Volume 73(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: Slackia exigua -- Pyometra -- Bacteremia; Anaerobic infections -- Periodicals; Anaerobic bacteria -- Periodicals; Bacterial diseases -- Periodicals; Computer network resources; Anaerobic protozoa -- Periodicals; 579.3
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102477
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1075-9964

Abstract

Abstract: We report the first case of Slackia exigua bacteremia related to pyometra. Slackia exigua is an anaerobe that is usually found in the oral cavity and periodontal infections. After two months of treatment with antimicrobial agents, the patient recovered from infection. Highlights: Slackia exigua bactermia is a rare infection. S. exigua infections are usually associated with infections in the oral cavity, such as periodontitis. No case of pyometra related to S. exigua bacteremia has been reported.