Gonococcal peritonitis: A case report and review of literature.

Int J STD AIDS

Genitourinary Clinic, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Mater Dei Hospital, Msida, Malta.

Published: August 2024

(Ng) is a major cause of morbidity among sexually active individuals, occasionally leading to serious complications if left untreated. We describe a case of gonococcal peritonitis as a rare complication of Ng infection in a woman presenting with acute abdomen and intestinal subacute occlusion. Due to the rarity of this clinical presentation, we review the scientific literature to identify best practices and inform guidelines.

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