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Recurrent Peri-Clitoral Abscess with Positive Actinomyces turicensis Culture
Diana Palacios1, Cristina Wallace Huff2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
|July 24, 2023
Summary
This case report details a rare spontaneous peri-clitoral abscess in a 42-year-old female. The abscess recurred after initial treatment, revealing a positive Actinomyces culture, necessitating targeted antibiotic therapy.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Peri-clitoral abscesses are infrequently documented, with unknown etiology for spontaneous cases unrelated to female genital mutilation.
- Limited literature exists on peri-clitoral abscesses, particularly regarding microbial cultures post-incision and drainage.
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