Streptococcus pneumoniae as a Cause of Salpingitis

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.