[Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Synergies between Family Practices and Gynaecological Specialised Assessment].
[Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Synergies between Family Practices and Gynaecological Specialised Assessment].
Praxis (Bern 1994). 2020;109(16):1251-1259
Authors: Pape J, Gnehm F, Bajka M, Fink D, Samartzis EP
Abstract
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Synergies between Family Practices and Gynaecological Specialised Assessment Abstract. The 'pelvic inflammatory disease' (PID) describes an ascending inflammation of the upper female genital tract, beginning with a local cervicitis and proceeding to endometritis and adnexitis. It is a common clinical picture with rising numbers in recent years, and it occurs both in gynaecological and general practice. The symptoms are often unspecific, discrete or althogehter lacking. In order to reduce long-term risks of chronic pelvic pain, sterility and/or ectopic pregnancies, rapid diagnosis followed by immediate therapy and a good interdisciplinary cooperation are necessary. Screening programs for chlamydia and gonococcus as the most common pathogens of PID have not yet been implemented in Switzerland so far.
PMID: 33292013 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Praxis - Category: General Medicine Authors: Pape J, Gnehm F, Bajka M, Fink D, Samartzis EP Tags: Praxis (Bern 1994) Source Type: research
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