Actinotignum schaalii in the genitourinary tract (formerly Actinobaculum schaalii)

Cause of urinary tract infections (UTI) in older adults, often misdiagnosed due to problems isolation and identification of species. Naturally resistant to two most commonly used antibiotics for UTI​1​.

Can be dangerous for the elderly and those with underlying conditions​2​.

Found in urine, pus, blood and sperm cultures​3​.

References

  1. 1.
    Horton LE, Mehta SR, Aganovic L, Fierer J. Actinotignum schaalii Infection: A Clandestine Cause of Sterile Pyuria? Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Published online February 1, 2018. doi:10.1093/ofid/ofy015
  2. 2.
    Pedersen H, Senneby E, Rasmussen M. Clinical and microbiological features of Actinotignum bacteremia: a retrospective observational study of 57 cases. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. Published online December 12, 2016:791-796. doi:10.1007/s10096-016-2862-y
  3. 3.
    Lotte L, Lotte R, Durand M, et al. Infections related to Actinotignum schaalii (formerly Actinobaculum schaalii ): a 3-year prospective observational study on 50 cases. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. Published online April 2016:388-390. doi:10.1016/j.cmi.2015.10.030
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Jessica Lloyd

Jessica is a degree-qualified naturopath (BHSc) specialising in vulvovaginal health and disease, based in Melbourne, Australia.

Jessica is the owner and lead naturopath of My Vagina, and is a member of the:

  • International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
  • International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)
  • National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) Australia
  • Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society (ANZVS)
  • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)

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