Presentation
In the present study, majority (n=21, 70%) of P. anaerobius were isolated from infections involving lower extremities (Table 1). [microbiologyjournal.org]
Gharbia, D Rajendram Abstract: Abstract The genus Peptostreptococcus (Kluyver & van Niel 1936) as presently constituted is phylogenetically and phenotypically incoherent; biochemical, chemical and molecular data indicate that the genus comprises a collection [idexlab.com]
The literature on solitary brainstem abscesses was reviewed and an overview of the literature between January 1984 and May 2009 is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The purpose of this report is to present the successful management of bacteremia due to P. anaerobius in an adult horse. A 19-year-old, Westphalian stallion presented with chronic cough, intermittent pyrexia, depression, and partial anorexia. [pubag.nal.usda.gov]
Entire Body System
- Chronic Infection
[…] empyema and brain abscesses which are a result of chronic infections. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Animal Bite
bites, infected cysts, abscesses of the breast, rectum, and anus. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Wound Infection
On their own, they usually do not cause diseases, on the contrary, they typically cause them mixed polymicrobial infection of endogenous origin with the formation of abscesses, peritonitis and wound infections. [wikilectures.eu]
infections above and bellow the diaphragm [studyblue.com]
Gastrointestinal florae can cause infections such as gluteal decubitus ulcers, diabetes-related foot infections, and rectal abscesses. Vaginal and cervical florae can cause scalp wound infections in newborns after fetal monitoring. [emedicine.medscape.com]
A 12 year study of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in intra-abdominal and post surgical abdominal wound infections. Surg Gyaecol Obstet 1989; 169 : 384–392. 10. Weiss A, Friendly D, Egkin K, Chang M, Gold B. [nature.com]
Cardiovascular
- Vascular Disease
This includes streptococcus species, and staphylococcus aureus.[8][9] Peptostreptococcus micros has a moderate association with periodontal disease. [en.wikipedia.org]
Skin
- Ulcer
In general, Peptostreptococcus species, particularly P magnus, have been recovered more often from subcutaneous and soft tissue abscesses and diabetes-related foot ulcers than from intra-abdominal infections. [1] Peptostreptococcus infections occur more [emedicine.medscape.com]
[citation needed] Peptostreptococcus spp. can cause infections such as gluteal decubitus ulcers, diabetes-related foot infections, and rectal abscesses. [en.wikipedia.org]
- Foot Ulcer
ulcers. [8] International The frequency of these infections appears to be higher in developing countries, where therapy is often inadequate or delayed. [emedicine.com]
[citation needed] Peptostreptococcus spp. can cause infections such as gluteal decubitus ulcers, diabetes-related foot infections, and rectal abscesses. [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
[…] infections have decreased in the last 30 years and will continue to do so due to better treatment. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
Hence, pharmacotherapy for effective elimination of this potentially pathogenic microorganism can have a beneficial effect on the prognosis of root canal retreatments. [ijpsr.com]
The clinical picture, treatment and prognosis of meningitis due to anaerobic and nonfermentative bacteria. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi. 1999;103:158-60. [ Links ] 18. Walden JH, Hess B, Rigby M. [scielo.br]
Etiology
Abstract P. micros is thought to be an important pathogen in the etiology of certain inflammatory lesions, however, the role of this microorganism is uncertain due to the lack of rapid and reliable method to identify this species. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Vancomycin, ceftriaxone plus metronidazole should be supplied when the etiological agent is unknown and drug resistance is probable 21. [scielo.br]
The microbiology of pyogenic brain abscess has Staphylococcus and Streptococcus as the leading etiologic pathogens in immunocompetent individuals. Peptostreptococcus is also recognized as a common cause of brain abscess in this patient population. [mdpi.com]
Finegoldia magna (formerly Peptostreptococcus magnus): an overlooked etiology for toxic shock syndrome? Med Hypotheses 79: 138– 140. 37. Dowd SE,, Wolcott RD,, Sun Y,, McKeehan T,, Smith E,, Rhoads D. 2008. [asmscience.org]
Epidemiology
These results demonstrate the genetic diversity of P. micros and the usefulness of AP-PCR for future epidemiological studies in understanding the role P. micros plays in periodontal disease pathogenesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Society of Internal Medicine, American Medical Association, American Society for Microbiology, American Thoracic Society, American Venereal Disease Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America, International AIDS Society, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology [emedicine.medscape.com]
Tissierellia) Epidemiology[edit] Since they are commonly found in soils and in microbiota of humans and animals, Clostridia wounds and infections are found worldwide. [en.wikipedia.org]
Anaerobic infections (general): epidemiology of anaerobic infections. J Infect Chemother 17( Suppl 1): 4– 12. 26. Marina M,, Strong CA,, Civen R,, Molitoris E,, Finegold SM. 1993. [asmscience.org]
Pathophysiology
A new species within the genus Peptostreptococcus is Peptostreptococcus hydrogenalis; it contains the indole-positive, saccharolytic strains of the genus. [10] Pathophysiology Peptostreptococcus organisms are part of the normal florae of human mucocutaneous [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Provides guidance on error detection, correction, and prevention, as well as cost-effective test selection. Features a full-color layout, illustrations and visual aids, and an organization based on organ system. [books.google.es]
A patient's recovery from anaerobic infection depends on prompt and proper treatment according to the following principles: (1) neutralizing toxins produced by anaerobes, (2) preventing local bacterial proliferation by changing the environment, and (3 [emedicine.medscape.com]
The MIC is defined as the lowest concentration of the antibiotic that prevents visible growth of the microorganism in the growth medium. Metronidazole remains the empirical drug of choice for most of the anaerobic infections. [microbiologyjournal.org]
When Peptostreptococci and other anaerobes predominate, aggressive treatment of acute infection can prevent chronic infection. [en.wikipedia.org]