Retropharyngeal abscess complicated by Prevotella buccae sepsis during pregnancy. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Retropharyngeal abscess is extremely uncommon in adults and rare in pregnancy. A MEDLINE search yielded only 1 reported case during pregnancy. Likewise, sepsis caused by prevotella buccae, a bacteria associated with more benign conditions such as bacterial vaginosis or dental infections, is also rare, with no reported cases during pregnancy.


METHODS
We report a case of retropharyngeal abscess complicated by Prevotella buccae septicemia during pregnancy.


CONCLUSIONS
Retropharyngeal abscess should be suspected in a pregnant patient who presents with sore throat, dyspnea, and dysphagia, especially when preceded by dental treatment or symptoms. If confirmed, antibiotic treatment should cover the usual pathogens associated with retropharyngeal abscess, including Pre- votella species.
Kevin S
KS
Jensen
Kyle A
KA
Biggs
Michael S
MS
Cardwell
D000328:Adult; D016866:Bacteroidaceae Infections; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D018720:Prevotella; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess; D018805:Sepsis