title: Anaerobic bacteria. Their role in infection and their management.
abstract: Anaerobic bacteria are commonly involved in a number of common infections--especially aspiration pneumonia, intraabdominal infection, and a variety of female genital tract infections. Certain distinctive clinical features suggest the possibility of anaerobic infection; included are foul odor, infection in proximity to a mucosal surface, abscess formation, and gas in tissues or discharges. Treatment includes surgical management (debridement and drainage) and use of appropriate antimicrobial agents.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects / Q000472:pathogenicity; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents