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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Deep Dive R27)

Published: Nov. 15, 2021, 9 a.m.

50% of cases of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is caused by common STIs (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia ) but up to 50% is caused by native vaginal flora/other organisms No SINGLE historic, physical, or laboratory finding is both sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of acute PID Women with PID may be asymptomatic!! Presumptive treatment of PID […]