Actinomyces meyeri: A Rare Cause of Postsurgical Pelvic Actinomycosis
Joint Authors
Markey, C. Michele
Vestal, Lauren E.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Markey, C. Michele& Vestal, Lauren E.. 2018. Actinomyces meyeri: A Rare Cause of Postsurgical Pelvic Actinomycosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145696
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Markey, C. Michele& Vestal, Lauren E.. Actinomyces meyeri: A Rare Cause of Postsurgical Pelvic Actinomycosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145696
American Medical Association (AMA)
Markey, C. Michele& Vestal, Lauren E.. Actinomyces meyeri: A Rare Cause of Postsurgical Pelvic Actinomycosis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145696
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145696
