Actinomyces in cervical smears of women using the intrauterine device in Singapore

Kalaichelvan, Vanaja; Maw, Aye Aye; Singh, Kuldip

doi:10.1016/j.contraception.2005.09.005

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“…The prevalence of smears positive for target organisms was nearly 14%; however, no connection between positive smears and the duration of placement of the IUCD was found, contrary to most reports (121). Moreover, nearly all women, despite the presence of Actinomyceslike organisms, were asymptomatic (120,121). When considering the frequency of use of IUCDs, the recovery of Ͻ100 actinomycotic specimens, most of those being tubo-ovarian abscesses, between 1926 and 1995 indicated that the risk of pelvic actinomycosis in relation to the use of IUCDs is very low (122).…”

Section: Abdominal/pelvic Actinomycosiscontrasting

confidence: 50%

“…In a study conducted in Singapore, cervical smears of 1,108 women with IUCDs were screened for Actinomyces-like organisms by two cytologists (120). The prevalence of smears positive for target organisms was nearly 14%; however, no connection between positive smears and the duration of placement of the IUCD was found, contrary to most reports (121).…”

Section: Abdominal/pelvic Actinomycosismentioning

confidence: 63%

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Actinomyces and Related Organisms in Human Infections

2015

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SUMMARY Actinomyces israelii has long been recognized as a causative agent of actinomycosis. During the past 3 decades, a large number of novel Actinomyces species have been described. Their detection and identification in clinical microbiology laboratories and recognition as pathogens in clinical settings can be challenging. With the introduction of advanced molecular methods, knowledge about their clinical relevance is gradually increasing, and the spectrum of diseases associated with Actinomyces and Actinomyces -like organisms is widening accordingly; for example, Actinomyces meyeri , Actinomyces neuii , and Actinomyces turicensis as well as Actinotignum (formerly Actinobaculum ) schaalii are emerging as important causes of specific infections at various body sites. In the present review, we have gathered this information to provide a comprehensive and microbiologically consistent overview of the significance of Actinomyces and some closely related taxa in human infections.

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