Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 6, 2026
09:56
Toxoplasma gondii Cyst Wall Formation in Activated Bone Marrow-derived Macrophages and Bradyzoite Conditions
Published on: August 12, 2010
Corpora cavernositis caused byActinomycetes
G Sivaprasad1, K S Devanathan, G Ganesh
1Department of Urology, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632-004, India.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|March 15, 2005
Summary
A diabetic patient developed corpora cavernositis after perianal abscess drainage. This rare case, possibly caused by Actinomycetes spreading via Buck's fascia, highlights a novel complication.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Perianal abscesses are common infections requiring surgical drainage.
- Corpora cavernositis is a rare inflammation of the penile corpora cavernosa.
Observation:
- A 58-year-old diabetic male presented with corpora cavernositis post-perianal abscess drainage.
- The infection was suspected to be caused by Actinomycetes.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported case of Actinomycetes-induced corpora cavernositis.
- Direct extension from the perianal abscess through Buck's fascia is the proposed mechanism of spread.
Implications:
- Highlights a potential, previously unrecognized complication of perianal abscess management.
- Suggests Actinomycetes as a causative agent in rare cases of corpora cavernositis.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering unusual infectious pathways in genitourinary complications.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Bacterial Phylum Spirochaetes
Spirochetes, unique bacteria in the phylum Spirochaetes, are gram-negative, motile, tightly coiled, slender, and flexible. They inhabit aquatic sediments and animals, with some causing diseases like syphilis. Spirochetes are classified into eight genera based on habitat, pathogenicity, phylogeny, and characteristics.Their distinctive motility arises from endoflagella, located within the cell’s periplasm. These endoflagella anchor at the cell poles and extend along the cell length, encased by a...
01:30Bacterial Phylum Actinobacteria
Coryneform bacteria are gram-positive, aerobic, nonmotile rods that exhibit irregular, club-shaped, or V-shaped arrangements. Their V-shape results from snapping division, where the inner cell wall layer forms the cross-wall, while the outer layer remains intact until it ruptures on one side, causing the daughter cells to bend away.The primary genera are Corynebacterium and Arthrobacter. Corynebacterium includes diverse species, ranging from saprophytes to pathogens like Corynebacterium...
01:24Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is a severe infectious disease involving inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It occurs when pathogenic bacteria cross the blood–brain barrier and enter the cerebrospinal fluid. Common causative organisms include Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Listeria monocytogenes, and Escherichia coli K1. The exact route of entry varies by pathogen and host condition.Routes of Entry...
01:29Tetanus
Tetanus is a life-threatening neurological disorder characterized by persistent muscle contractions and spastic paralysis. It is caused by Clostridium tetani, a motile, Gram-positive, rod-shaped, obligate anaerobe. These bacteria produce terminal endospores, giving them a distinctive “lollipop” or “tennis-racket” appearance. They thrive in anaerobic environments, such as those found in deep puncture wounds.Once introduced into the body, the spores germinate into vegetative cells. These cells...
01:27Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening opportunistic infection predominantly associated with HIV/AIDS, accounting for over 100,000 deaths annually worldwide. However, it also affects individuals with other forms of immunosuppression, including those undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, organ transplant recipients, patients with innate immunodeficiencies, and individuals with hematological disorders. The infection is caused mainly by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii,...
01:26Brain Abscess l: Introduction
A brain abscess is a focal, intracerebral infection characterized by a localized collection of pus within the brain parenchyma, resulting from microbial invasion and the body’s inflammatory response. It progresses through stages: early and late cerebritis, followed by early and late capsule formation, reflecting tissue destruction, immune response, and eventual encapsulation.Etiology and PathogenesisCausative organisms vary with source and host factors, often involving polymicrobial infections,...