PID

Ascending infection of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and peritoneal tissues from spread of STD pathogens

Diagnosis

  1. Minimal requirements:
  2. Additional criteria to increase specificity:
  3. may be associated with Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome

Treatment

Hospitalization vs. outpatient therapy

Complications of PID

Key review points for STD's in general:

CHLA Board Review 2005