Mycoplasma hominis brain abscess following uterus curettage: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mycoplasma hominis is mostly known for causing urogenital infections. However, it has rarely been described as an agent of brain abscess.

Case presentation

We describe a case of M. hominis brain abscess in a 41-year-old Caucasian woman following uterus curettage. The diagnosis was obtained by 16S rDNA amplification, cloning and sequencing from the abscess pus, and confirmed by a specifically designed real-time polymerase chain reaction assay.

Conclusions

Findings from our patient's case suggest that M. hominis should be considered as a potential agent of brain abscess, especially following uterine manipulation.

SUBMITTER: Al Masalma M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3142230 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature