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