Acute appendicitis, an unusual presentation of Streptococcus pyogenes infection.

作者信息

Dumas Florence, Kierzek Gerald, Coignard Sophie, Bouvet Anne, Pourriat Jean-Louis

机构信息

Emergency Unit, Paris-Descartes University, Faculty of Medical Studies, AP-HP Hôtel-Dieu, Place du Parvis Notre Dame, 75004 Paris, France.

出版信息

Am J Emerg Med. 2009 Feb;27(2):254.e1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.06.029.

DOI:10.1016/j.ajem.2008.06.029

PMID:19371554

Abstract

The incidence of invasive streptococcal pyogenic infections has been on a worldwide increase. The most frequent clinical manifestations start with cutaneous septicemias. We report an unusual case of Streptococcus pyogenes-based septicemia, secondary to appendicitis with rapidly evolving peritonitis.

摘要