An Unusual Case of Tubo-ovarian Abscess by Gemella morbillorum.
- Author:
Hyoungsun JANG
1
;
Seryun KIM
;
Kiyoung RYU
;
Kkot Sil LEE
;
Jaewook KIM
;
Jongwook KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Tubo-ovarian Abscess; Intrauterine device; Gemella morbillorum
- MeSH: Abscess; Actinomycosis; Gemella; Gram-Positive Cocci; Humans; Intrauterine Devices
- From: Infection and Chemotherapy 2009;41(5):305-308
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Gemellae is a gram positive cocci that forms part of the oropharyngeal microflora in humans and is anaerobic to aerotolerant. Unlike the other members of the same genus, G. morbillorum rarely causes human infections. Recently, we experienced a case of tubo-ovarian abscess caused by G. morbillorum which was initially suspected to be actinomycosis associated with intrauterine device. This is the first case in the world on tubo-ovarian abscess with G. morbillorum as the culprit.
