Primary pneumococcal peritonitis.
Primary pneumococcal peritonitis is an uncommon condition which in the preantibiotic era was associated with a high mortality rate. We present two cases and discuss the aetiology, clinical features and management of this condition.
Kunkler
R B
RB
Department of Surgery, Peterborough District Hospital.
Grewal
H P
HP
London
N J
NJ
Tomson
C R
CR
O'Brien
T S
TS
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology*; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology