Disseminated Streptococcus pneumoniae infection associated with an intrauterine device

Infect Dis Clin Pract (Baltim Md). 2020 Jul;28(4):238-241. doi: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000843.

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common pathogen afflicting a wide variety of disease in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. Presentation can be variable in initial symptomatology leading to difficulties in diagnosis and management. We present a case of septic shock due to Streptococcus pneumoniae associated with an intrauterine device (IUD) in an immunocompromised patient.