Pelvic inflammatory disease. Current approaches.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an important cause of acute and chronic morbidity among women of reproductive age, and PID rates are rising. Clinical diagnosis of PID is often inaccurate, but can be improved by knowledge of risk factors and use of simple investigations. Early diagnosis and the institution of appropriate treatment regimens, including evaluation and prompt treatment of sexual partners, are essential to prevent PID's devastating sequelae.
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Department of Medicine, University of Alberta.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000359:Aftercare / Q000379:methods; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012736:Sex Education; D012747:Sexual Partners
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents