Pelvic inflammatory disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is PID?
A
Infection of the upper genital tract
2
Q
Most common organism causing PID
A
Chlamydia Trichomatis
3
Q
Symptoms of PID
A
- Fever
- Lower abdominal pain
- Dyspareunia
- Vaginal Discharge
4
Q
Finding on examination in PID
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- Cervical excitation
2. Adenexal tenderness
5
Q
Investigations for PID
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- Endocervical/Vaginal swab - to find organism
- FBC - Elevated WCC and CRP
- USS - to exclude abscess
- Laproscopy
6
Q
What is the Gold standard investigation for PID
A
Laproscopy
7
Q
Risk factors for PID
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- < 25 years
- Previous STI / sexually active
- No barrier contraceptive
- Previous IUD/Surgery - risk of infection
8
Q
Tx for PID
A
- Oral - metronidazole
2. Im - Ceftriaxone
