Perimenopausal Pneumococcal Tubo-Ovarian Abscess - a Case Report and Review
Background: Genital tract infections in females secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) are unusual. Tubo-ovarian abscess resulting from such an infection is a rare occurrence and diagnosis is not always easy. This report demonstrates the problems of recognizing this condition and summa...
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Hindawi Limited,
2004-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Background: Genital tract infections in females secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) are unusual. Tubo-ovarian abscess resulting from such an infection is a rare occurrence and diagnosis is not always easy. This report demonstrates the problems of recognizing this condition and summarizes the pathomechanism, investigations leading to a diagnosis and the subsequent management. |
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| Item Description: | 1064-7449 1098-0997 10.1080/1064744042000210366 |