Actinomyces-like Organisms on Intrauterine Devices from Asymptomatic Users
Journal Title: International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health - Year 2017, Vol 27, Issue 4
Abstract
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the most widely used contraceptive methods; their efficacy is mainly based in the foreign body response and the ability to induce cellular and biochemical changes in endometrium and uterine fluid. IUDs are known to be associated with a risk of pelvic infection, heavier periods, menstrual cramps and complication associated with colonization of microbes on these implant devices [1]. The most common infection related to insertion or manipulation of an intrauterine device is pelvic inflammatory disease, and the microorganisms most frequently involved are Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Escherichia coli, among others. Species that most often complicates the IUD also include Actinomyces-like, with a prevalence of 1.1 compared with 0.2% of non-IUDs users [2]. In some cases, even in asymptomatic patients, IUDs behaves as a risk factor for invasive actinomycosis [3].
Authors and Affiliations
Alexandro Bonifaz, Rafael Buitrón-García, Ana Ramírez-Galván, Andrés Tirado-Sánchez
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