Perimenopausal Pneumococcal Tubo-Ovarian Abscess – a Case Report and Review
Background: Genital tract infections in females secondary to Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) are unusual. Tubo-ovarian abscess resulting from such an infection is a rare occurrence and diagnosis is not always easy. This report demonstrates the problems of recognizing this condition and summa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1064744042000210366 |