An unusual cause of pelvic inflammatory disease due to Neisseria meningitidis

Sex Health. 2004;1(3):157-60. doi: 10.1071/sh03024.

Abstract

A case of pelvic inflammatory disease due to Neisseria meningitidis is described. The importance of the definitive diagnosis of Neisseria to a species level is underscored for public health issues, appropriate contact tracing, as well as potential psychosocial implications. A review of the literature of genitally related N. meningitidis cases is made.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / microbiology*
  • Neisseria meningitidis / isolation & purification*
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / diagnosis*
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / drug therapy
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / microbiology*
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents