Rare Case of Salmonella Paratyphi A Breast Abscess in a Non-Lactating Female

Abstract

Salmonella species have been known to rarely cause breast abscess. Seeding at distant sites after bacteremia can lead to abscess formation weeks to months after initial infections, thus, posing a diagnostic challenge. Salmonella Paratyphi A is an extremely rare cause of breast abscess. We report a longstanding case of recurring abscess in a 33-year-old non-lactating female who developed resistance to cephalosporin over the course of therapy. She was successfully treated after intravenous Ertapenem antibiotics.

Keywords

• abscess
• breast
• paratyphi a
• recurring
• salmonella