Anaerobic bacteria can cause infection practically anywhere in the body. Anaerobic infections within the abdomen include abscess formation, peritonitis , and appendicitis . Female genital tract. Skin and soft tissue. Central nervous system.
Anaerobic bacteria can cause brain and spinal cord abscesses.
There are many different kinds of anaerobic bacteria which can cause an infection. The anaerobic bacteria that most frequently cause infections are Bacteroides fragilis, Peptostreptococcus, and Clostridium species. The signs and symptoms of anaerobic infection can vary depending on the location of the infection. In general, anaerobic infections result in tissue destruction, an abscess which drains foul-smelling pus, and possibly fever . Tooth and gum infections.