Abstract
Streptococcus pyogenes, a Gram-positive bacterium, is a rare cause of primary peritonitis. Diagnosed on imaging and with positive growth in blood cultures, a case of primary peritonitis caused by S. pyogenes is discussed here, with a brief literature review, and used to discuss several key principles of antibiotic use, including selection of antibiotic, investigations and non-pharmacological management of infection.
Keywords:
hepatitis and other GI infections; infection (gastroenterology).
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MeSH terms
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Amoxicillin / therapeutic use
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Clavulanic Acid / therapeutic use
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Clindamycin / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Penicillanic Acid / analogs & derivatives
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Penicillanic Acid / therapeutic use
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Penicillin G / therapeutic use
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Peritonitis / diagnostic imaging
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Peritonitis / drug therapy*
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Peritonitis / etiology*
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Piperacillin / therapeutic use
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Streptococcal Infections / complications*
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy*
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
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Tazobactam
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Clavulanic Acid
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Clindamycin
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Amoxicillin
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Penicillanic Acid
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Penicillin G
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Tazobactam
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Piperacillin