Multiple abscesses caused by Gardnerella vaginalis in an immunocompetent man.
Gardnerella vaginalis causing significant infection in men is rare. We report a case of sepsis in a previously well man, who developed a perinephric abscess and empyema. G. vaginalis was isolated after prolonged culture of samples from both sites. The microbiological features of the case are discussed.
Calvert
L D
LD
South Derbyshire NHS Trust, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE, UK. alex.calvert1@ntlworld.com
Collins
M
M
Bateman
J R M
JR
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D007668:Kidney / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008168:Lung / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000008:administration & dosage; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D008795:Metronidazole; D002444:Cefuroxime; D010400:Penicillin G