Nonpuerperal breast abscess due to <i>Prevotella bivia</i>
Astrid Boucher, Delphine Quaranta, Stéphane Emonet, Jacques Serratrice, Matteo Coen
Abstract
Contrary to puerperal abscess, nonpuerperal breast abscess is often caused by anaerobic bacteria; polymicrobial aerobic-anaerobic infections are also frequent. Empiric first-choice treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics should be considered.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAnaerobic bacteriaAbscessPrevotellaAntibioticsAnaerobic exerciseMicrobiologyIntensive care medicineBacteriaSurgeryPhysiologyBiologyGeneticsBreast Lesions and CarcinomasReproductive tract infections researchFungal Infections and Studies