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[Primary peritonitis in children]
S R Mathisen1, O Skrede, T E Gudmundsen
1Kirurgisk avdeling, Buskerud sentralsykehus, Drammen.
Insights
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.
Abstract:
Primary peritonitis occurs rarely in childhood. The causative microbe is usually either streptococcus or pneumococcus. However, the incidence of gram negative anaerobic bacteria is increasing. The bacteria are cultured from fluid taken from the abdominal cavity during celiotomy. The abdominal viscera are normal, which excludes secondary peritonitis. We discuss the case of an infant who presented this disease entity.