Submasseteric abscess caused by Mycoplasma salivarium infection

J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Nov;46(11):3860-2. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00807-08. Epub 2008 Aug 27.

Abstract

Mycoplasma salivarium preferentially resides in the human oral cavity. Unlike other Mycoplasma species, M. salivarium has not been regarded as a pathogen, although one case of M. salivarium-caused arthritis in a patient with hypogammaglobulinemia has been reported. We describe the first case of submasseteric abscess caused by M. salivarium.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / microbiology*
  • Mycoplasma Infections / diagnosis*
  • Mycoplasma salivarium / isolation & purification*