Female Genital Tract Infection Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae: Case Report

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is an important respiratory pathogen and can also cause meningitis and bacteremia. It is very rarely responsible of genital tract infections. We report the case of a pelvic inflammatory disease due to S. pneumonia in a menopaused woman with no predisposing factors. Bacteriological diagnosis was obtained using endocervical and vaginal samples. The patient recovered well without consequences with antibiotic therapy.