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Matsumoto Y, Shimizu A, Ogawa K, Kuroki S, Ikuta K, Senda E, Kagawa H, Shio S. Primary Peritonitis Due to Group A Streptococcus Successfully Treated with Intraperitoneal Drainage. Intern Med 2024; 63:1229-1235. [PMID: 37722896 PMCID: PMC11116018 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1933-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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A 42-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of lower abdominal pain and diarrhea. Although the initial symptoms and imaging findings were similar to those of acute enteritis, blood and ascites cultures led to the diagnosis of primary peritonitis caused by group A Streptococcus. In many cases, the disease rapidly deteriorates, and laparotomy is performed for the early diagnosis and to reduce the number of bacteria in the abdominal cavity. In the present case, intraperitoneal drainage was effective for avoiding surgery. We suggest that intraperitoneal drainage is effective for the treatment of this disease.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Shinko Hospital, Japan
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Prabhu P, Watson N, Durling L. Rare cause of acute abdomen: group A streptococcus peritonitis. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e253100. [PMID: 38471697 PMCID: PMC10936459 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-253100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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- Pallavi Prabhu
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Critical Care, Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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Soga K, Mazaki M, Takakura S, Kitae H, Akamatsu N. Streptococcus pyogenes Infection-Induced Primary Peritonitis in a Healthy Adult Female: A Very Rare Causative Agent. Cureus 2023; 15:e43330. [PMID: 37700962 PMCID: PMC10493072 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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A 44-year-old woman with an unremarkable medical history presented to another hospital complaining of lower abdominal pain and nausea. The clinical presentation was consistent with an acute abdomen, raising suspicion of gastrointestinal tract perforation. However, imaging studies failed to provide evidence of perforation. Subsequently, the patient was diagnosed with peritonitis of unknown origin and promptly administered broad-spectrum antibiotics in a fasting state. Although the patient initially exhibited unstable symptoms, hemodynamics, and serology, she gradually improved over three days, with values approaching normal levels. On the sixth day of hospitalization, a follow-up abdominal computed tomography scan revealed pleural effusions, extensive ascites, and intra-abdominal stranding. The thickened wall of the small intestine and intra-abdominal stranding that were suggestive of peritonitis were further exacerbated. On the seventh day of hospitalization, aerobic and anaerobic blood cultures revealed the presence of Gram-positive cocci, later confirmed to be Streptococcus pyogenes, leading to the diagnosis of S. pyogenes infection-induced primary peritonitis. The source of infection was identified as a 10 mm hydrosalpinx in the left fallopian tube, suggesting the possibility of retrograde infection. The patient ultimately made a complete recovery without relapse and has been doing well since. This case report highlights a unique and rare occurrence of primary peritonitis caused by group A Streptococcus associated with infection from a hydrosalpinx in an otherwise healthy and young female patient. The diagnosis of primary spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in such an individual presents an uncommon clinical manifestation, emphasizing the importance of considering atypical sources of peritoneal infection in clinical practice.
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- Koichi Soga
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, JPN
- Department of Gastroenterology, Omihachiman Community Medical Center, Shiga, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omihachiman Community Medical Center, Shiga, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omihachiman Community Medical Center, Shiga, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omihachiman Community Medical Center, Shiga, JPN
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Omihachiman Community Medical Center, Shiga, JPN
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Gold JA, Monnett SW, Richmond BK. Peritonitis and Pyomyositis Complicating Strep Pharyngitis. Am Surg 2023; 89:150-151. [PMID: 33131280 DOI: 10.1177/0003134820951497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Jennifer A Gold
- School of Medicine, Charleston Division, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Division, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Charleston Division, West Virginia University, Charleston, WV, USA
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Lubach J, Vannijvel M, Stragier H, Debaveye Y, Wolthuis A. Acute abdomen: a rare presentation of group a streptococcal infection. Acta Chir Belg 2022:1-4. [PMID: 35775101 DOI: 10.1080/00015458.2022.2040108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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In this case report we describe a 38-year old female patient admitted to the emergency department with acute abdomen and sepsis. Broad-spectrum antibiotics were started. Abdominal imaging was inconclusive, exploratory laparoscopy showed four-quadrant peritonitis. No provoking factor could be withheld. Due to clinical deterioration the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit. Blood cultures showed the presence of group A streptococcus, and clindamycin was associated. She recovered, and could be discharged after several days. Peritonitis caused by group A Streptococcus pyogenes is rare in healthy individuals, and occurs mostly in middle-aged women. There is no consensus regarding surgical treatment but surgical exploration is often necessary to exclude secondary peritonitis. Treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics and supportive measurements remain the cornerstone in patient management. Association of clindamycin has been shown to reduce mortality. There is inconclusive evidence to support Intravenous polyspecific immunoglobulin G (IVIG) therapy in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome.
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- Jelle Lubach
- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Leuven
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- Department of Intensive Care, University Hospital Leuven
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Oral Sex following Abortion: Case Report of a Sexually Transmitted Infection of Group A Streptococcus Causing Peritonitis. Case Rep Surg 2022; 2022:1362255. [PMID: 35402058 PMCID: PMC8989594 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1362255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a rare cause of peritonitis with only a few reports of disease associated with surgical abortion, vaginal delivery, or intrauterine devices, most of which are speculated to be in association with the female genital tract. Only a single case of GAS infection transmission through contemporary oral sex has been previously reported. We report a strange case of GAS peritonitis occurring after abortion and oral sex.
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Sumiyama F, Sakaguchi T, Yamamichi K, Sekimoto M. Peritonitis caused by group A streptococcus: A case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2022; 92:106839. [PMID: 35240481 PMCID: PMC8889339 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Group A streptococcus (GAS) occasionally causes life-threatening infections. We encountered a case of GAS peritonitis associated with bilateral salpingitis. CASE PRESENTATION A 56-year-old previously healthy woman suddenly experienced a fever of 40 °C and lower abdominal pain, and was taken to the emergency room. She exhibited a condition of severe sepsis with pan-peritonitis. Although an intra-peritoneal source of infection was not detected preoperatively, an exploratory laparotomy was performed at 3 h after her arrival. During the surgery, bilateral salpingitis was observed. Peritoneal drainage was performed. Meropenem was administered and she was extubated on the next day. GAS was detected in the vaginal fluid culture and ascitic fluid culture. Antibiotics therapy was completed on postoperative day 9 and the patient was discharged on day 10 without any complications. METHODS A literature review was performed using the following algorithm: "(group A streptococcus OR streptococcus pyogenes) AND (peritonitis)". All case reports and case series published in English after 1990 were reviewed. RESULTS Fifty-six reports including 65 cases were eligible. There was a strong sex difference, with 80% of cases being female. All patients had symptoms of peritonitis, 80% had high-grade fever, and 74% had shock. The average time from onset to start of treatment was 3.8 days. Abdominal surgeries were required in 80% of cases. Multiple organ failure developed in 23%, and the mortality rate was 4.6%. DISCUSSION GAS peritonitis is a rare but life-threatening disease. Emergency surgical exploration and drainage are required to prevent progression to multiple organ failure.
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- Fusao Sumiyama
- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Donders G, Greenhouse P, Donders F, Engel U, Paavonen J, Mendling W. Genital Tract GAS Infection ISIDOG Guidelines. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10092043. [PMID: 34068785 PMCID: PMC8126195 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10092043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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There has been an increasing worldwide incidence of invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease in pregnancy and in the puerperal period over the past 30 years. Postpartum Group A streptococci infection, and in particular streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) and necrotizing fasciitis, can be life threatening and difficult to treat. Despite antibiotics and supportive therapy, and in some cases advanced extensive surgery, mortality associated with invasive group A streptococcal postpartum endometritis, necrotizing fasciitis, and toxic shock syndrome remains high, up to 40% of postpartum septic deaths. It now accounts for more than 75,000 deaths worldwide every year. Postpartum women have a 20-fold increased incidence of GAS disease compared to non-pregnant women. Despite the high incidence, many invasive GAS infections are not diagnosed in a timely manner, resulting in potentially preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. In this paper the specific characteristics of GAS infection in the field of Ob/Gyn are brought to our attention, resulting in guidelines to improve our awareness, early recognition and timely treatment of the disease. New European prevalence data of vaginal GAS colonization are presented, alongside two original case histories. Additionally, aerobic vaginitis is proposed as a supplementary risk factor for invasive GAS diseases.
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- Gilbert Donders
- Femicare, Clinical Research for Women, 3300 Tienen, Belgium;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Antwerp, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium
- Regional Hospital H Hart, 3300 Tienen, Belgium
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +32-38-214413
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- Department of Ob/Gyn Maternité, Centre Hospitalier, 1210 Luxembourg, Luxembourg;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Helsinki University Hospital, 00260 Helsinki, Finland;
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- German Centre for Infections in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, St. Anna Hospital, 42109 Wuppertal, Germany;
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Avire NJ, Whiley H, Ross K. A Review of Streptococcus pyogenes: Public Health Risk Factors, Prevention and Control. Pathogens 2021; 10:248. [PMID: 33671684 PMCID: PMC7926438 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10020248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Streptococcus pyogenes, (colloquially named "group A streptococcus" (GAS)), is a pathogen of public health significance, infecting 18.1 million people worldwide and resulting in 500,000 deaths each year. This review identified published articles on the risk factors and public health prevention and control strategies for mitigating GAS diseases. The pathogen causing GAS diseases is commonly transmitted via respiratory droplets, touching skin sores caused by GAS or through contact with contaminated material or equipment. Foodborne transmission is also possible, although there is need for further research to quantify this route of infection. It was found that GAS diseases are highly prevalent in developing countries, and among indigenous populations and low socioeconomic areas in developed countries. Children, the immunocompromised and the elderly are at the greatest risk of S. pyogenes infections and the associated sequelae, with transmission rates being higher in schools, kindergartens, hospitals and residential care homes. This was attributed to overcrowding and the higher level of social contact in these settings. Prevention and control measures should target the improvement of living conditions, and personal and hand hygiene. Adherence to infection prevention and control practices should be emphasized in high-risk settings. Resource distribution by governments, especially in developed countries, should also be considered.
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- Environmental Health, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Adelaide 5001, Australia; (N.J.A.); (H.W.)
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The Diagnostic Value of CD11b Expression on Peripheral Blood Neutrophils for Detection of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. GASTROENTEROLOGY INSIGHTS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/gastroent12010003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is associated with the highest mortality among end-stage cirrhotic liver disease patients. Neutrophil CD11b expression increases on the neutrophil surface within 5 min of exposure to bacteria. Paracentesis remains the only accepted method for accurate evaluation of patients, with many drawbacks; hence, a diagnostic noninvasive marker with a very high sensitivity and high diagnostic accuracy is very necessary. Aim of the study: to evaluate the neutrophil CD11b as a non-invasive biomarker for the diagnosis of SBP, comparing its sensitivity and specificity to other traditional methods. Patients and Methods: 200 patients who had liver cirrhosis with ascites were recruited to the Hepatology department inpatient wards of the National Liver Institute, Menoufia University. They were divided into Group I: 100 patients with SBP and Group II: 100 patients with non SBP ascites. All studied patients were subjected to full clinical examination, abdominal ultrasound, paracentesis, and laboratory investigations including ascetic fluid (AF) examinations. The CD11b expression and its mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) were assessed on peripheral blood neutrophils by flowcytometry. Results: There was a significant increase in the MFI of CD11b in the SBP group compared to the non SBP group. At cut off >20 for MFI of CD11b with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 100% can discriminate between SBP and non SBP cases followed by ascetic fluid TLC examination at a cut off 0.26 (×103) with a sensitivity of 92%, and specificity of 96%, then, AF neutrophil count at cut off 0.25 (×103) with a sensitivity of 80%, specificity of 100%, and AF culture examination with a sensitivity of 56% and specificity of 100%. Conclusion: The measurement of CD11b MFI on peripheral blood neutrophils is a useful non-invasive marker with high sensitivity and specificity to predict SBP compared with other methods. Further large-scale studies are needed to study the value of CD11b MFI level in the SBP follow-up therapy.
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Primary Peritonitis Secondary to Streptococcus pyogenes in a Young Female Adult-A Case Report and Literature Review. Infect Dis Rep 2021; 13:26-32. [PMID: 33401399 PMCID: PMC7838986 DOI: 10.3390/idr13010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Primary spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a rare cause of acute abdomen in previously healthy patients, even more unusually caused by a group A Streptococcus (GAS) (also known as Streptococcus pyogenes) infection. We report a young, otherwise healthy female who presented with generalized abdominal pain that was initially managed conservatively as gastroenteritis, with a computed tomography (CT) scan showing a ruptured corpus luteal cyst. Upon subsequent readmission with worsened pain and symptoms, a repeat CT scan showed worsened free fluid with signs of peritonitis. A diagnostic laparoscopy confirmed primary peritonitis with an unknown infection source and causative pathology, as the appendix, ovaries and bowels were healthy-looking. Fluid cultures returned positive for GAS Pyogenes, while blood and urine cultures were negative. The discussion reviews the challenges in diagnosis and treatment of GAS primary peritonitis, highlighting the need for clinical suspicion, early diagnosis via laparoscopy or laparotomy and prompt antibiotic therapy as the current standard for treatment.
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Holtestaul T, Langs-Barlow A, Barlow M. Group A streptococcal primary peritonitis in an otherwise healthy adolescent female. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Wolfenden E, Mittal M, Sussman R. Complex clinical management of group A Streptococcal pelvic inflammatory disease after bilateral tubal ligation in a small community hospital. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/10/e236326. [PMID: 33109694 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-236326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 43-year-old woman with a history of bilateral tubal ligation and bilateral ovarian cysts presented to our hospital with progressively worsening right lower quadrant pain and abdominal distension. Her exam findings of vaginal discharge and cervical motion tenderness, in combination with her marked leucocytosis, were suggestive of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PCR for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae was negative, however, our patient's blood cultures grew group A Streptococcus This exceptionally severe presentation of PID, in combination with uncommon laboratory findings, led to complex multidisciplinary clinical decision making guided by extensive literature review. Here, we present a rare case of group A Streptococcus PID after bilateral tubal ligation, and highlight the role of a family medicine primary team in the medical and surgical management of a complex case at a community hospital.
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- Emily Wolfenden
- College of Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Stanford Health Care, San Jose, California, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Stanford Health Care, San Jose, California, USA
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Aziz Daghmouri M, Affes FZ, Jebri A, Boussassi R, Hamouda SB, Bouguerra B, Houissa M. Acute fatal group A Streptococcal primary peritonitis following vaginal delivery. IDCases 2020; 19:e00727. [PMID: 32128311 PMCID: PMC7042412 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Acute primary peritonitis due to group A streptococci (GAS) is a rare but life-threatening disease most often seen in case of liver cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome. The specific mechanism of this infection remains unknown and according to the literature hematogenous, lymphatic, retrograde inoculation from the genitourinary tract and translocation of intestinal tract flora have all been proposed. We report a case of a 37-year-old previously healthy patient who presented to the emergency, four days after vaginal delivery, with abdominal pain and septic shock. Acute peritonitis was diagnosed and peritoneal and blood culture revealed group A streptococci. Unfortunately, the patient died within 12 h despite adequate resuscitation and antimicrobials. The present case report highlights the importance of an early diagnosis with an adequate therapy in case of GAS peritonitis after vaginal delivery.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia
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Cortese F, Fransvea P, Saputelli A, Ballardini M, Baldini D, Gioffre A, Marcello R, Sganga G. Streptococcus pneumoniae primary peritonitis mimicking acute appendicitis in an immunocompetent patient: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2019; 13:126. [PMID: 31029142 PMCID: PMC6486957 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-019-2038-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Introduction Primary peritonitis without an identifiable intra-abdominal source is extremely rare in healthy individuals; it is commonly seen in cases of nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease, ascites, immunosuppression, and inflamed peritoneum due to pre-existing autoimmune and oncological conditions. Case presentation We present the case of a 68-year-old Caucasian woman operated on due to acute abdomen with a provisional diagnosis of acute appendicitis. During the operation a small amount of free intra-abdominal fluid was found. Her uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes were macroscopically normal. Therefore, with the suspicion of appendicitis, appendectomy was performed. Her blood cultures were negative while peritoneal fluid was positive for capsulated form of Streptococcus pneumoniae. A 30-day follow-up was performed and she was asymptomatic without any sign of infection. Discussion Streptococcus pneumoniae commonly causes upper respiratory tract infection and cutaneous infections. It very rarely causes gastrointestinal infection and it is very rarely responsible for primary peritonitis and septic shock syndrome. Conclusion Pneumococcal peritonitis has a rare occurrence and represents a clinical challenge because of its subtle and non-specific clinical findings. The interest in our case lays in the relatively rare diagnosis of primary peritonitis mimicking acute appendicitis.
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- Francesco Cortese
- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Care Unit - St Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome "La Sapienza", St. Andrea's Hospital, Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-39, 00189, Rome, Italy.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome "La Sapienza", St. Andrea's Hospital, Via Di Grottarossa, 1035-39, 00189, Rome, Italy.,Emergency Surgery and Trauma Care Unit - St Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Anatomical Pathology - St Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery and Trauma Care Unit - St Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Unit - St Filippo Neri Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- UOC Chirurgia d'Urgenza, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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Inoue M, Kako E, Kinugasa R, Sano F, Iguchi H, Sobue K. Necrotizing fasciitis following primary peritonitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes with covS mutation in a healthy woman: a case report. JA Clin Rep 2019; 5:29. [PMID: 32025929 PMCID: PMC6966751 DOI: 10.1186/s40981-019-0249-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Primary peritonitis due to Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) is uncommon in patients without comorbid conditions such as immunosuppression, nephritic disease, or liver cirrhosis. Furthermore, it does not cause another infection at the same time in a healthy person. However, several S. pyogenes mutants have been reported, and some of them exhibit strong virulence. Mutation of the control of virulence (cov) S gene of Streptococcus enhances bacterium survival by repressing negative regulators of virulence, which causes bacterial invasion of aseptic tissues, such as the parenteral space. We report a case of primary peritonitis and subsequent necrotizing fasciitis by the same S. pyogenes species with mutated covS in a previously healthy woman. Case presentation We present the case of a 55-year-old woman admitted to the hospital due to abdominal pain and nausea. She was treated for peritonitis. A few days later, she became hypotensive and tachycardic and was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the treatment of septic shock with primary peritonitis. On the second day of her ICU stay, both of her forearms developed swelling and redness around the peripheral injection site. The patient had developed necrotizing fasciitis. Since her skin symptoms spread rapidly, urgent debridement was performed. Her condition improved with antibiotic treatment and multiple episodes of debridement. S. pyogenes was detected in cultures of the patient’s blood, ascites, and skin. The identified strain was emm89 genotype and had a genetic mutation of covS. Conclusions S. pyogenes with covS mutation may spread from a portal, such as the upper respiratory tract or digestive system, to all organs immediately, causing septic shock. Infection with S. pyogenes with mutated genes should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal symptoms, even in a previously healthy patient.
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- Masashi Inoue
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-Kawasumi, Mizuho-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8601, Japan
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Successful Treatment of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome with Both Diffuse Peritonitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis. Case Rep Surg 2018; 2018:8260968. [PMID: 30510834 PMCID: PMC6230428 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8260968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 08/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) is a life-threatening disease caused by infection of beta-hemolytic streptococci. Here, we report an uncommon case of STSS with both diffuse peritonitis and necrotizing fasciitis and summarize previous cases. The patient was diagnosed with STSS due to an infection of the soft tissue of the lower extremity after surgery for diffuse peritonitis. The general condition had rapidly deteriorated with multiple organ dysfunction. Immediate intensive care, including mechanical ventilation, hemodiafiltration, and repeated debridement, is indispensable for a favorable outcome.
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Wahab A, Nasir B. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome with primary group A streptococcus peritonitis in a healthy female. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2018; 8:317-320. [PMID: 30356961 PMCID: PMC6197016 DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2018.1527669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A 47-year-old female with a history of chronic alcoholism presented with nausea, vomiting and mild epigastric tenderness. She reported subjective fever, abdominal fullness and loose, watery stools and had stable vitals on arrival. Examination was positive for mild epigastric tenderness with hepatic enlargement. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed circumferential thickening of the stomach wall, lower esophagus and the first part of the duodenum in addition to peritoneal ascites. She was admitted for alcohol-related gastritis, acute alcoholic hepatitis, and acute kidney injury. She was started on fluid resuscitation and supportive management. After 8-hours, the patient became hemodynamically unstable with subsequent intubation and fluid resuscitation. She was started on empiric antibiotics. Blood and ascitic fluid cultures were obtained showing group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS). The patient was diagnosed with primary GAS peritonitis along with diffuse gastritis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. No cutaneous source of Streptococcus pyogenes was identified, and there was no personal or family history of streptococcal pharyngitis. Antibiotics were switched to IV ampicillin and clindamycin. However, the patient continued to deteriorate and succumbed to death within 2-days.
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- Ahsan Wahab
- Internal Medicine Department, McLaren-Flint/Michigan State University, Flint, MI, USA
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- Internal Medicine Department, McLaren-Flint/Michigan State University, Flint, MI, USA
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Primary Peritonitis: An Index Case of Mycoplasma hominis Infection in a Healthy Female. Case Rep Surg 2018; 2018:4587801. [PMID: 29552371 PMCID: PMC5818954 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4587801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Primary peritonitis in healthy immunocompetent individuals is rare. Several case reports of Streptococcus species causing peritonitis have been described. Here, we present the first case of Mycoplasma hominis as the cause of primary peritonitis in a healthy woman. Case Report A 42-year-old female with history of uterine fibroids was admitted with abdominal pain and intraperitoneal fluid of unknown etiology. She was initially managed nonoperatively and empirically treated with broad spectrum antibiotics. Blood and urine cultures were unrevealing. Increasing abdominal pain and peritoneal fluid prompted diagnostic laparoscopy which revealed a dense fibrinous exudate covering the entire peritoneal cavity. Peritoneal fluid and biopsies were sent for cytology and culture. The peritoneal fluid was eventually sent for 16 s ribosomal analysis, which discovered Mycoplasma hominis RNA. Her antibiotics were narrowed, and she eventually made a full recovery. Discussion M. hominis is a rare source of systemic infection but has been known to colonize the urogenital tract and cause localized infections. This is the first presentation of M. hominis causing primary peritonitis in a healthy immunocompetent female. Multidisciplinary management of these patients is critical to achieve a timely diagnosis. Surgical exploration is often unavoidable to rule out secondary peritonitis.
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Iitaka D, Ochi F, Nakashima S, Fujiyama J, Masuyama M. Treatment with antibodies against primary group A streptococcal peritonitis: A case report and a review of the literature. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e9498. [PMID: 29384948 PMCID: PMC6392647 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000009498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Several reports describe severe group A streptococcal (GAS) infections causing septic shock, soft-tissue necrosis, and multiple organ failure known as streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). However, primary peritonitis with GAS is rare and most of them were undertaken surgical procedure. PATIENT CONCERNS We herein reported the case of 26-year-old healthy woman with sudden severe abdominal pain and hypotension. Computed tomography (CT) showed that large amount of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity consist with peritonitis, and no free air. DIAGNOSES Primary peritonitis with GAS. INTERVENTIONS Proper antibiotic therapy according to blood culture results. OUTCOMES After antibiotic therapy, the patient recovered well without complications. LESSONS An appropriate diagnostic approach and prompt antibiotic therapy is essential in GAS primary peritonitis.
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We herein report the case of a 66-year-old woman presenting with symptoms of gastroenteritis. Computed tomography showed small-bowel dilation without ischemic signs. After admission, she went into shock and was treated for sepsis of unknown origin. She was later diagnosed with group A streptococcal peritonitis due to an ascending vaginal infection. This case highlights the importance of considering Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection as a cause of peritonitis in postmenopausal women.
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- Yuri Iwata
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujisawa City Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fujisawa City Hospital, Japan
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