PID

Question 1

Define PID.

Answer 1

inflammation of upper genital tract involving fallopian tubes & ovaries

Question 2

What is the etiology of PID? (6)

Answer 2

1. Microorganisms= gonococcus & chlamydia (mc), mycoplasma, trichomonas, tubercle bacilli, E.coli, virus, actinomyces, bacteroides fragilis, clostridia
2. Post-abortal & puerperal sepsis
3. Minor operations= DnC, Hysterosalpingography
4. IUCD insertion in septic condition
5. Pelvic peritonitis
6. Sex workers, multiple sex partners

Question 3

What are types of PID acc to course?

Answer 3

1. acute
2. chronic