Title of article
Beta Hemolytic Streptococcus Group F Causing Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in a 14-Year-Old Girl
Author/Authors
Stacey D. Algren، نويسنده , , Julie L. Strickland، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2005
Pages
3
From page
117
To page
119
Abstract
Background
Pelvic inflammatory disease in prepubertal and non-sexually active adolescents is rare and poorly understood. Various organisms have been named as causative agents in adolescent pelvic infections. Early diagnosis and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease in young girls is imperative to future fertility and long term sequela.
Case
We present a 14-year-old, menarchal, non-sexually active female with a 3-week history of abdominal pain and fever. Surgical exploration and cultures revealed Stage IV pelvic inflammatory disease caused by Beta Streptococcus Group F.
Conclusion
Various organisms including Streptococcal infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease in young girls without risk factors.
Keywords
Beta Streptococcus Group F , pelvic inflammatory disease , adolescent
Journal title
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Serial Year
2005
Journal title
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Record number
783090
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