Infect Chemother.  2009 Oct;41(5):305-308. 10.3947/ic.2009.41.5.305.

An Unusual Case of Tubo-ovarian Abscess by Gemella morbillorum

• Jang H
• Kim S
• Ryu K
• Lee KS
• Kim J
• Kim J

• KMID: 1473659
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3947/ic.2009.41.5.305

Abstract

Gemellae is a gram positive cocci that forms part of the oropharyngeal microflora in humans and is anaerobic to aerotolerant. Unlike the other members of the same genus, G. morbillorum rarely causes human infections. Recently, we experienced a case of tubo-ovarian abscess caused by G. morbillorum which was initially suspected to be actinomycosis associated with intrauterine device. This is the first case in the world on tubo-ovarian abscess with G. morbillorum as the culprit.

Keyword

Tubo-ovarian Abscess; Intrauterine device; Gemella morbillorum

MeSH Terms

Abscess
Actinomycosis
Gemella
Gram-Positive Cocci
Humans
Intrauterine Devices

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  Figure 1 A computed tomography imaging of the pelvis shows both adnexal masses (right adnexal mass : 9.0×4.0×5.0 cm, left adnexal mass : 5.6×6.7×6.4 cm)

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