Gonococcal Peritonitis: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Clinical Management
1. Introduction Gonococcal peritonitis is a severe, systemic, and life-threatening inflammatory condition that affects the vast membrane lining the entire abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum. This profound medical emergency is triggered by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a highly virulent sexually transmitted bacterium. The infection represents a catastrophic escalation of the disease, occurring when the bacteria escape … Read more