| An unusual cause of pelvic inflammatory disease due to Neisseria meningitidis. | |
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PMID: 16335303 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Ayad A Said Alajeel; Suzanne M Garland |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Sexual health Volume: 1 ISSN: 1448-5028 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2004 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-12-09 Completed Date: 2006-01-03 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101242667 Medline TA: Sex Health Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 157-60 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, The Royal Women's Hospital, Carlton, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use Female Humans Meningitis, Meningococcal / diagnosis*, drug therapy, microbiology* Neisseria meningitidis / isolation & purification* Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / diagnosis*, drug therapy, microbiology* Time Factors Treatment Outcome |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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