title: Pneumococcal peritonitis with the presence of an intrauterine device.
abstract: Pneumococcal peritonitis was diagnosed in a woman with an intrauterine device (IUD), admitted to the hospital with presenting symptoms of septic shock. The surgical, bacteriological and histological findings are described, and the preferred mode of treatment is discussed.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ron-El
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bukovsky
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kharasch
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Letko
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Caspi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*