Streptococcus pyogenes: an unusual cause of salpingitis. Case report and review of the literature.
Infection
; 45(5): 697-702, 2017 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Streptococcus pyogenes can colonize genitourinary tract, but it is a rare cause of salpingitis. CASE REPORT We report a case of bilateral salpingitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes in a 34-year-old woman using an intra-uterine device and which occurred following a family history of recurrent S. pyogenes infections. We review 12 other cases reported in the literature, and discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms of this potentially life-threatening disease.CONCLUSION:
It is important to take into account consider Streptococcus pyogenes as a cause of acute salpingitis in the context of recent intra-familial Streptococcus pyogenes infections.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Salpingitis
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Streptococcal Infections
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Streptococcus pyogenes
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Infection
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France