Postoperative Gynecological Infection Due to Peptostreptococcus
Peptostreptococcus species are obligate anaerobic, Gram-positive cocci that are part of the normal flora in the vagina, gastrointestinal tract, and oral cavity. Despite their commensal
anaerobic pelvic infection
Postoperative Gynecologic Infection Due to Prevotella
Prevotella species, a group of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria, are increasingly implicated in postoperative gynecologic infections. Commonly found as commensals in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract,
Peptostreptococcus Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) represents a severe complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), involving the fallopian tube, ovary, and often adjacent pelvic structures. Peptostreptococcus spp.,
Peptostreptococcus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Peptostreptococcus species are anaerobic, gram-positive cocci commonly found as part of the normal flora in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract. Despite
Peptococcus Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Peptococcus species are anaerobic gram-positive cocci that inhabit various mucosal surfaces, including the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. While typically part of the commensal flora, they
Peptococcus Pelvic Cellulitis
Peptococcus pelvic cellulitis is a severe anaerobic infection involving the soft tissues of the female pelvis, caused by Peptococcus species—gram-positive, non-motile, anaerobic cocci that are