Actinomyces meyeri: A Rare Cause of Postsurgical Pelvic Actinomycosis. (21st June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Markey, C. Michele; Vestal, Lauren E.
• Other Names: Cosmi Erich Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-06-21
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/3842048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Actinomyces meyeri bacterium resides on mucosal surfaces and is uncommonly pathogenic. When A. meyeri does cause infection, these infections are typically pulmonary in origin and have the capacity to disseminate throughout the body. A. meyeri is an uncommon cause of pelvic infection. We present a unique case of a posthysterectomy abscess caused by this particular bacterium.