Bartholin's Gland Abscesses Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a Primigravida.
Bartholin gland cysts and abscesses are common problems in females during their reproductive time. Majority of Bartholin's gland abscesses described are of polymicrobial nature, but not necessarily involves opportunistic microbes that colonize the perineal region. In this report, we describe a case of Bartholin's abscess caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a 25-year-old non-diabetic primigravida.
Department of Pathology, Microbiology Section, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Nermin Kamal
NK
Saeed
Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Salmaniya Medical Complex, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Zainab A
ZA
Al-Jufairi
Bartholin abscesses; primigravida; streptococcus pneumoniae