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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.
Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|June 1, 1996
Summary
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.