anaerobic infection

Introduction

Cliincal manifestations:

Clues to presence of anaerobic infection:

• putrid-smelling discharge
• infections adjacent to a mucosal surface
• presence of gas in tissues
• infection in necrotic avascular tissue
• gram-stain showing mixed, pleomorphic bacterial flora
• negative cultures for aerobes with positive gram stain
• infection following the use of aminoglycosides
• septic thrombophlebitis
• septic abortion
• post-gastrointestinal surgery

More general terms

• bacterial infection

Additional terms

• anaerobe
• anaerobic culture