A case of Slackia exigua bacteremia associated with pyometra in a patient with poor dentition

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. •Slackia exigua bactermia is a...

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Published in:Anaerobe 2022-02, Vol.73, p.102477, Article 102477
Main Authors: Lim, Kyoung Ree, Son, Jun Seong, Moon, Soo-youn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actinobacteria
Bacteremia
Bacteremia - diagnosis
Bacteremia - drug therapy
Dentition
Humans
Pyometra
Slackia exigua
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Summary: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. •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.
ISSN:1075-9964
1095-8274
DOI:10.1016/j.anaerobe.2021.102477