A pure enterococcal abscess after cesarean section.
The pathogenic role of the enterococcus in pelvic infections is controversial. This case report of a pure enterococcal abscess developing after cesarean section supports the view that this organism can be a primary pathogen in obstetric and gynecologic infections. Because of its unusual sensitivity pattern, the enterococcus requires specific antibiotic therapy.
D000038:Abscess / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D013293:Enterococcus faecalis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*