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| An Unusual Case of Tubo-ovarian Abscess by Gemella morbillorum |
| Hyoungsun Jang, M.D.1, Seryun Kim, M.D.1, Kiyoung Ryu, M.D.1, Kkot Sil Lee, M.D.2, Jaewook Kim, M.D.1 and Jongwook Kim, M.D.1 |
| Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology1, Internal Medicine2, Myongji Hospital, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Goyang, Korea |
Vol.41 Num.5 (p305~308)
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Gemellae is a gram positive cocci that forms part of the oropharyngeal microflora in humans and is anaerobic to aerotolerant. Unlike the other members of the same genus, G. morbillorum rarely causes human infections. Recently, we experienced a case of tubo-ovarian abscess caused by G. morbillorum which was initially suspected to be actinomycosis associated with intrauterine device. This is the first case in the world on tubo-ovarian abscess with G. morbillorum as the culprit. |
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Keywords : Tubo-ovarian Abscess, Intrauterine device, Gemella morbillorum |
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