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Pelvic abscess caused by Salmonella: a case report
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Abstract:
We report a case of a 28-year-old woman, with no history of sexual activity, who developed a cul-de-sac abscess and bilateral salpingitis caused by Salmonella group C1. This paper documents our limited experience with such an unusual event and suggests that gastrointestinal pathogens should be considered as potential etiologic organisms in patients presenting with pelvic infection and gastroenteritis.
Insights
A rare pelvic infection, including cul-de-sac abscess and bilateral salpingitis, occurred in a woman due to Salmonella group C1. This highlights the need to consider gastrointestinal pathogens in pelvic infections, even without prior sexual activity.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is typically associated with sexually transmitted pathogens.
- Gastrointestinal pathogens are rarely implicated in upper genital tract infections.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old woman with no history of sexual activity presented with a cul-de-sac abscess and bilateral salpingitis.
- The patient also experienced symptoms of gastroenteritis.
Findings:
- Cultures revealed the causative agent to be Salmonella group C1, a gastrointestinal pathogen.
- This case represents an unusual presentation of pelvic infection linked to a non-sexually transmitted bacterium.
Implications:
- Gastrointestinal pathogens should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pelvic infections, particularly when accompanied by gastroenteritis.
- This case expands the understanding of potential etiologies for salpingitis and pelvic abscesses.