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Bilateral enterobius vermicularis salpingo-oophoritis.

J Kogan, M Alter, H Price

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pelvic inflammatory disease from pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) infection is rare. This case highlights a woman with abdominal pain caused by combined parasitic and bacterial infection, leading to a tuboovarian abscess.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gynecology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Enterobius vermicularis (pinworms) typically reside in the gastrointestinal tract asymptomatically.
    • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is uncommon with pinworm infections.
    • Gastrointestinal and genitourinary symptoms can occur with symptomatic pinworm infestations.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a woman presenting with bilateral abdominal pain.
    • The pain was attributed to a concurrent parasitic and bacterial infection.
    • Bacteroides fragilis was identified as the bacterial pathogen.

    Findings:

    • Parasitic infection of the fallopian tubes by Enterobius vermicularis was diagnosed.
    • The presence of pinworms in the fallopian tubes was linked to the abdominal pain.
    • A microbial tuboovarian abscess was present, potentially secondary to the parasitic infection.

    Implications:

    • This case suggests a potential link between pinworm tubal infection and tuboovarian abscess formation.
    • Highlights the importance of considering parasitic causes in complex pelvic infections.
    • Underscores the need for thorough diagnosis in cases of unexplained pelvic inflammatory disease.

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