Abstract
A 41-year old multisectio patient got a life-threatening postoperative infection with Gardnerella vaginalis and Peptostreptococcus spp. Perioperative treatment with cefuroxime and metronidazol is recommended.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Abscess / drug therapy
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Abdominal Abscess / microbiology
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Cesarean Section*
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Female
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Gardnerella vaginalis* / isolation & purification
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Peptostreptococcus* / isolation & purification
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Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
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Postoperative Complications / microbiology*
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Pregnancy
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Shock, Septic / drug therapy
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Shock, Septic / microbiology*
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Vaginosis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Vaginosis, Bacterial / microbiology
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents