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Rev Med Interne
; 27(12): 966-9, 2006 Dec.
Article
in French
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16997430
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Streptococcus pneumoniae primary peritonitis is rare. The diagnosis is uneasy and the treatment is not standardised. CASE REPORT: We report a single case of S. pneumoniae primary peritonitis needing surgical treatment. DISCUSSION: S. pneumoniae primary peritonitis can be medically treated. Surgery is needed in case of sepsis, associated digestive injuries or failure of medical treatment.