Pneumococcal Endometritis with Peritonitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature
The first case of pneumococcal endometritis with peritonitis in a woman using tampons is described. The patient responded to removal of the tampon and administration of broad spectrum antibiotics. The pathogenesis of pneumococcal endometritis and peritonitis and the potential significance of a tampo...
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Main Authors: | KI Ostrowska, C Rotstein, JH Thornley, LA Mandell |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1991-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1991/686408 |
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