Taxonomy
Family: Actinomycetaceae,
Genus: Schaalia turicensis
Formerly: Actinomyces turicensis

Natural habitats
Is part of the indigenous microflora of human mucous membranes, may be isolated from human clinical sources without evidence of its pathogenicity.

A. turicensis (Schaalia turicensis) is normally present in the vagina, gut, and skin on the lower part of the body

Clinical significance
It has also been isolated frequently from pilonidal sinuses, perianal an decubital abscesses, ear, nose and throat infections, post-operative wounds and IUCDs.

A. turicensis (Schaalia turicensis) has been described as a potential pathogen mostly in genital infections, followed by urinary tract infections and skin related infections