Pyogenic Sacroiliitis due to Group A Streptococcus following Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery
Joint Authors
Adno, Alan Maurice
Marry, Jyothi
Park, Yoon Sik
Owen, Alexander Michael
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Although the incidence of pregnancy-associated pyogenic sacroiliitis is low, it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Timely diagnosis of the condition is challenging due to its nonspecific clinical features.
Case.
A 31-year-old primigravida had an uncomplicated pregnancy and labour.
Postpartum, she developed persistent fever and debilitating hip pain on ambulation.
White cell count was normal (7.3 × 109/L) and C-reactive protein was elevated (468.4 mg/L).
Streptococcus pyogenes was identified on vaginal swabs and blood cultures, and a pelvic magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed bilateral sacroiliitis.
Conclusion.
Pyogenic sacroiliitis is a potentially lethal cause of postpartum pain.
It should be considered as a differential diagnosis even in low-risk women who present with debilitating pelvic pain in or around pregnancy, particularly when initial therapy appears unsuccessful.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Park, Yoon Sik& Owen, Alexander Michael& Adno, Alan Maurice& Marry, Jyothi. 2013. Pyogenic Sacroiliitis due to Group A Streptococcus following Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Park, Yoon Sik…[et al.]. Pyogenic Sacroiliitis due to Group A Streptococcus following Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Park, Yoon Sik& Owen, Alexander Michael& Adno, Alan Maurice& Marry, Jyothi. Pyogenic Sacroiliitis due to Group A Streptococcus following Uncomplicated Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-513302
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-513302