A Case of Pneumococcal Peritonitis after Caesarean Section in a Healthy Woman. (13th October 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kourounis, Georgios; Panayiotou, Yiannis; Tabet, Patrick Paul; Richards, Brian David Wensley; Petrou, Athanasios; Loizou, Marios
• Other Names: Colak Tahsin Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-10-13
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/350573
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Pneumococcal peritonitis is prevalent in children and adults with comorbidities but extremely rare in healthy adults. Here we describe a case of pneumococcal peritonitis in a previously healthy woman with no known risk factors who presented with constipation, abdominal pain, and distention. Her only past medical history was an uncomplicated C-section two months prior to presentation. A laparotomy revealed a pneumococcal peritonitis without visible source of infection. The patient remained hospitalized until completion of antibiotic regimen with Ceftriaxone and resolution of symptoms. This report adds to the small body of evidence showing possible pneumococcal peritonitis in healthy young adults.