Actinomyces urogenitalis is a rare Actinomyces species first described from urogenital samples. It has been implicated in pelvic/genitourinary infections. Because it is fastidious and resembles other Actinomyces, standard cultures often fail to identify it. Its inclusion on a PCR panel helps detect this unusual pathogen in post-procedure UTIs or abscesses, ensuring appropriate treatment antibiotics (Van Hoecke et al. 2013).
Van Hoecke, F., Beuckelaers, E., Lissens, P., & Boudewijns, M. (2013). Actinomyces urogenitalis bacteremia and tubo-ovarian abscess after an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Journal of clinical microbiology, 51(12), 4252–4254. https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.02142-13
