Abstract
Background: A case of pneumococcal septicemia associated with laparoscopically documented acute salpingitis is reported.
Case: Gram-stained cul-de-sac pus revealed gram-positive encapsulated diplococci.
Conclusion: This case coupled with reanalysis of prior genital tract involvement in nonpregnant individuals argues that Streptococcus pneumoniae can mimic gonococcal diseases.
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