Question

Enumerate the causes of acute pelvic inflammatory disease.

Hint:

The most common causes of acute PID are sexually transmitted infections, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Answer 1

Step 1: Introduction to Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PI.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PI is an infection of the upper genital tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Acute PID often occurs as a result of ascending infections from the lower genital tract.
Step 2: Causes of Acute PID.
The most common causes of acute PID are:
(1) Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs):
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhe
- Chlamydia trachomatis (chlamydi
(2) Post-abortion or Post-surgical Infection:
- After a miscarriage, abortion, or pelvic surgery, bacteria from the cervix or vagina can ascend into the uterus, leading to PID.
(3) Bacterial Vaginosis (BV):
- An imbalance of normal vaginal flora can increase susceptibility to PID.
- Overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis and other anaerobic bacteria can ascend into the upper genital tract.
(4) Other Microorganisms:
- Mycoplasma genitalium, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Escherichia coli can also contribute to PID.