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Gastrointestinal obstruction associated with Chlamydia trachomatis.

D J Pegg1, A W Owen

  • 1University Department of Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester, UK.

Genitourinary Medicine
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
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Chlamydia trachomatis can cause generalized peritonitis, leading to small bowel obstruction. Sexually active females with unexplained peritonitis should be screened for this infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Adhesive obstruction of the small bowel is a common surgical complication.
  • Generalized peritonitis can arise from various infectious agents.
  • Chlamydia trachomatis is a prevalent sexually transmitted bacterium.

Observation:

  • A case is presented where adhesive small bowel obstruction resulted from generalized peritonitis.
  • The causative agent identified for the peritonitis was Chlamydia trachomatis.

Findings:

  • Chlamydia trachomatis infection was directly linked to peritonitis and subsequent small bowel obstruction in this patient.
  • This highlights an unusual but significant gastrointestinal manifestation of Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider chlamydial infection in sexually active females presenting with unexplained peritonitis.
  • Screening for Chlamydia trachomatis is recommended for these patients to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
  • Early detection can prevent severe complications like adhesive small bowel obstruction.