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[Primary peritonitis in children]
S R Mathisen1, O Skrede, T E Gudmundsen
1Kirurgisk avdeling, Buskerud sentralsykehus, Drammen.
Summary
Primary peritonitis is rare in children, often caused by streptococcus or pneumococcus. An increasing incidence of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria is noted, as seen in an infant case study.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Gastrointestinal surgery
Background:
- Primary peritonitis is an uncommon childhood infection.
- Traditionally caused by Streptococcus or Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Increasing reports of gram-negative anaerobic bacteria as causative agents.