2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73549
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Primary Bacterial Peritonitis in a Young Man: A Rare Manifestation of Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infection

Timour Gizzatullin

Abstract: Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a ubiquitous pathogen responsible for a wide range of infections, from superficial to severe invasive forms (iGAS). Among these, primary bacterial peritonitis (PBP) due to GAS is a rare but severe presentation. Recent epidemiological data indicate a significant rise in iGAS cases globally, which may be linked to changes in post-pandemic pathogen circulation. This report describes a case of PBP and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (ST… Show more

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