A Case of Slackia Exigua Bacteremia Associated with Pyometra in a Patient with Poor Dentition

Overview

Journal Anaerobe

Date 2021 Nov 15

PMID 34780915

Citations 3

Authors

Kyoung Ree Lim

Jun Seong Son

Soo-Youn Moon

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Abstract

We report the first case of Slackia exigua bacteremia related to pyometra. Slackia exigua is an anaerobe that is usually found in the oral cavity and periodontal infections. After two months of treatment with antimicrobial agents, the patient recovered from infection.

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