anaerobic pelvic infection Archives

post-op gynecological peptostreptococcus infection

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…

post-op gynecologic infection due to prevotella

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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,…

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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.,…

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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…

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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…

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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…