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[Two cases of pelviperitonitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae]

O P Danilova, N B Vdernikova

    Klinicheskaia Laboratornaia Diagnostika
    |August 24, 2006
    PubMed

    Insights

    Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly found in the throat, can cause serious infections like meningitis. This study reports two rare cases of pneumococcal pelviperitonitis, highlighting the bacteria's diverse infectious potential.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacterium residing in the human oropharynx.
    • Pneumococci are primarily associated with respiratory tract infections, otitis, sinusitis, and meningitis.
    • The bacterium exhibits significant virulence, being isolated from diverse clinical sites, including arthritis.

    Observation:

    • This paper details two clinical cases where Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified as the causative agent of pelviperitonitis.
    • Pelviperitonitis is a serious inflammation of the pelvic peritoneum.

    Findings:

    • A Streptococcus pneumoniae strain isolated from the cases demonstrated sensitivity to several antibiotics.
    • Antibiotic sensitivity included ampicillin, cefazolin, ceftriaxone, erythromycin, oxacillin, and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.

    Implications:

    • These findings expand the known spectrum of infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
    • The cases underscore the importance of considering pneumococci in severe abdominal and pelvic infections.
    • Understanding antibiotic susceptibility is crucial for effective treatment of invasive pneumococcal disease.

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