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Primary pneumococcal peritonitis.

B Bose, W R Keir, C V Godberson

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |February 2, 1974
    PubMed
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    This case study presents primary pneumococcal peritonitis in a 9-year-old girl. This rare condition, diagnosed during laparotomy, is a significant cause of primary peritonitis in children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Abdominal Medicine

    Background:

    • Primary peritonitis is uncommon in children.
    • Pneumococcal peritonitis is a rare subtype, often seen in specific pediatric populations.
    • This case highlights a rare presentation in a previously healthy child.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a rare case of primary pneumococcal peritonitis in a pediatric patient.
    • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and confirmation methods for this condition.
    • To contribute to the literature on rare pediatric abdominal emergencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Case presentation of a 9-year-old girl.
    • Diagnostic confirmation via laparotomy.
    • Immediate bacteriological examination for pathogen identification.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful diagnosis of primary pneumococcal peritonitis.
    • Identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae as the causative agent.
    • The condition represents 20% of all primary peritonitis cases in children.

    Conclusions:

    • Primary pneumococcal peritonitis is an extremely rare but significant diagnosis in children.
    • Prompt surgical intervention and bacteriological confirmation are crucial for diagnosis.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare infections in pediatric abdominal presentations.