Peptostreptococcus ivorii-associated skin abscess in a HIV-infected patient

Peptostreptococcus ivorii, a recently described species of Gram-positive an aerobic coccus, has so far rarely been found in human infections. The isola tion of this anaerobe from a polybacterial skin abscess in a HIV-infected p atient, which formed after antiretroviral therapy had been discontinued is reported. Local treatment led to the abscess healing without specific antib iotics. As the type strain was isolated from a mixed infected leg ulcer, Pe ptostreptococcus ivorii could play an important role in synergistic infecti ons of the skin. (C) 1999 Academic Press.