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Streptococcus constellatus and Prevotella bivia penile abscess
Sandhya Nalmas1, Eliahu Bishburg, Trini Chan
1Division of Infectious Disease, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ, USA. snalmas@sbhcs.com
Thescientificworldjournal
|November 6, 2007
Summary
Streptococcus constellatus can cause abscesses. This report details a rare penile abscess caused by Streptococcus constellatus and Prevotella bivia, successfully treated with surgery and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Urology
Background:
- Streptococcus constellatus is a known pathogen causing abscesses in various body sites.
- It frequently co-occurs with anaerobic bacteria in infections.
- Penile abscesses are uncommon, especially those involving these specific bacteria.
Observation:
- A rare case of a penile abscess was observed.
- The abscess was polymicrobial, involving Streptococcus constellatus and Prevotella bivia.
Findings:
- Successful treatment of the penile abscess was achieved.
- Treatment involved surgical drainage and appropriate antibiotic therapy.
- This case highlights the pathogens involved in rare urogenital infections.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Streptococcus constellatus and Prevotella bivia infection sites.
- It underscores the importance of considering polymicrobial infections in urology.
- Effective management relies on prompt diagnosis, surgical intervention, and targeted antibiotics.
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