title: Actinobaculum schaalii causing epididymitis in an elderly patient.
abstract: Actinobaculum schaalii is a Gram-positive coccoid rod that causes various infections in humans and is easily overlooked in cultures. A. schaalii has long been thought to be of low prevalence and limited invasive potential, causing benign cystitis in elderly patients with underlying urological conditions. Here, we report the first case of epididymitis caused by this bacterium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Maxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: van Aarle
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, PAMM Foundation, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: N L A
authors.initials: NLA
authors.lastname: Arents
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Maxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: de Laet
mesh_terms: D000191:Actinomycetaceae / Q000145:classification / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D024881:Drug Resistance, Bacterial; D004823:Epididymitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents