Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2009;10(3):233-236

doi:10.1631/jzus.B0820289

Chest wall abscess due to Prevotella bivia.

Gwo-jong HSU 1 ; Cheng-ren CHEN ; Mei-chu LAI ; Shi-ping LUH

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China

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English

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Abstract

Prevotella bivia is associated with pelvic inflammatory disease. A 77-year-old man developed a rapidly growing chest wall abscess due to P. bivia within days. He underwent surgical resection of the infected area; his postoperative course was uneventful. This is the first case of chest wall abscess due to P. bivia infection. Its correct diagnosis cannot be underestimated because fulminant infections can occur in aged or immunocompromised patients if treated incorrectly. Prompt, appropriate surgical management, and antibiotic therapy affect treatment outcome.