Unusual primary peritonitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes in a young healthy woman.
J Korean Med Sci
; 27(5): 553-5, 2012 May.
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ABSTRACT
We describe the first case of primary peritonitis in Korea of a healthy person due to Streptococcus pyogenes. In the absence of comorbid conditions, such as liver cirrhosis, immunosuppression, or nephrotic syndrome, primary peritonitis is uncommon in a young healthy woman. Abdomen computed tomography revealed ascites in the lower abdomen and peritoneal enhancement suggesting peritonitis. In diagnostic laparoscopy, purulent ascites was found in the pelvic cavity but both ovaries and fallopian tubes were intact. There were no intra-abdominal abnormalities such as bowel perforation, appendicitis, or necrosis. The reports of blood culture, ascites culture, and cervical swab culture confirmed S. pyogenes. After use of antibiotics, the patient was cured and discharged without sequelae.
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Assunto principal:
Peritonite
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Infecções Estreptocócicas
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Streptococcus pyogenes
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
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J Korean Med Sci
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MEDICINA
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2012
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