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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is inflammation of the female upper genital tract—endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting structures. Annual incidence is estimated at 1/1000 women, most common in the 15–24 age group. It is usually sexually acquired, commonly caused by C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, M. genitalium, and organisms associated with bacterial vaginosis. Risk factors include recent new sexual partner or multiple partners, and a past history of a sexually transmitted infection. Long-term sequelae include infertility and chronic pelvic pain. A diagnosis of PID is usually based on signs, symptoms, and examination. This chapter describes aetiology, diagnosis, and management of pelvic inflammatory disease.

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  • Hindawi Publishing Corporation Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology Volume 2011, Article ID 714289, 1 page doi:10.1155/2011/714289

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