D Patterson1, C M Johnson, G R Monif. 1. Division of Laboratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Creighton University School of Medicine 601 North 30th Street, Suite 4810, Omaha, NE 68131, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A case of pneumococcal septicemia associated with laparoscopically documented acute salpingitis is reported. CASE: Gram-stained cul-de-sac pus revealed gram-positive encapsulated diplococci. CONCLUSION: This case coupled with reanalysis of prior genital tract involvement in nonpregnant individuals argues that Streptococcus pneumoniae can mimic gonococcal diseases.
BACKGROUND: A case of pneumococcal septicemia associated with laparoscopically documented acute salpingitis is reported. CASE: Gram-stained cul-de-sac pus revealed gram-positive encapsulated diplococci. CONCLUSION: This case coupled with reanalysis of prior genital tract involvement in nonpregnant individuals argues that Streptococcus pneumoniae can mimic gonococcal diseases.