Chlamydial ascites.

Abstract

Currently, Chlamydia is a major cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can be complicated by perihepatitis. Our patient presented with ascites secondary to Chlamydia infection and responded well to treatment with tetracycline. Since Chlamydia infection is becoming more prevalent in the United States, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of ascites in all young sexually active females.

• Authors: R C Guagenti, A L Berman, N N Cohen
• Journal: Digestive diseases and sciences (Dig Dis Sci) Vol. 34 Issue 1 Pg. 139-41 (Jan 1989) ISSN: 0163-2116 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2910673 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Tetracycline

Topics

• Adult
• Ascites (etiology)
• Chlamydia Infections (complications, drug therapy)
• Chlamydia trachomatis (isolation & purification)
• Female
• Humans
• Tetracycline (therapeutic use)