"~25% of IUCDs eventually get colonised by Actinomyces spp."
"Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare but serious infection caused by Actinomyces spp., an opportunistic gram-positive bacteria usually introduced by foreign bodies, particularly intra-uterine contraceptive devices, surgery, or trauma. It generally falls under the broader spectrum of pelvic inflammatory disease."
"Pelvic infection from several Actinomyces spp. can occur, which include:"
"Actinomyces israelii: the most common causative organism, by far 3"
"Actinomyces naeslundii"
"Actinomyces viscosus"
"Actinomyces eriksonii"
"~25% of IUCDs eventually get colonised by Actinomyces spp."
"Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare but serious infection caused by Actinomyces spp., an opportunistic gram-positive bacteria usually introduced by foreign bodies, particularly intra-uterine contraceptive devices, surgery, or trauma. It generally falls under the broader spectrum of pelvic inflammatory disease."
"placement of intra-uterine contraceptive devices: usually when it has been present for a prolonged period"
"Actinomyces israelii: the most common causative organism, by far 3"
"Actinomyces naeslundii"
"Actinomyces viscosus"
"Actinomyces eriksonii"
"Actinomycosis infection can mimic many other pelvic pathologies on imaging. The spread of infective/inflammatory change across tissue planes, and in particular retroperitoneal extension into the psoas muscle may suggest the diagnosis. The most common site of involvement of the GI system is the ileocaecal junction."
Expected headings
"Associations"
"Associated findings"
"Complications"