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An Unusual Case of Perirenal Abscess Caused by Campylobacter and Peptostreptococcus Species

Authors :
Krystal Hasel
Ahlaa Salim
Paul Adjei
Jeremy D. Gradon
Source :
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Vol 2022 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2022.

Abstract

Intra-abdominal abscesses mostly derive from the intra-abdominal viscera. Campylobacter spp. are Gram-negative rods which are known to cause oral infections but rarely have been documented to cause extra-intestinal infections resulting in abscesses. We report an atypical case of Campylobacter rectus (C. rectus) and Peptostreptococcus spp. bacteria isolated from a perinephric abscess presenting as abdominal pain. Abscesses originating from outside the gastrointestinal tract have been reported in other similar case reports infecting the head, brain, and thoracic wall amongst others. The potential source and development of such a Campylobacter infection could be due to multiple hypotheses. This is a first case report of perinephric abscess development. Studies have suggested person-to-person (fecal-oral) transmission along with insects serving as primary reservoirs. Seeding of bacteria through infections in the oral cavity or through infections in the bowel microperforations has also been considered as plausible reasons. Since C. rectus has been isolated in such rare instances, it should be kept in mind when considering differential diagnosis of potential causative agents for extra-oral infections such as invasive abscess formations.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906633
Volume :
2022
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.06f3617bda6849fb9123a139cc19ebd6
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4028085