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Rare disease
CASE REPORT
Streptococcus pyogenes primary peritonitis
Summary
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.
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