Question:

Which of the entities are included in the category of PID?
(A) Endometritis
(B) Salpingitis
(C) Pelvic peritonitis
(D) Cervicitis
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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Remember — PID involves upper genital tract infections: endometritis, salpingitis, and pelvic peritonitis.

Updated On: Jul 2, 2025

B, D only
D, A only
B, C, D only
A, B, C only

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of the upper female genital tract.
It commonly includes endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining), salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes), and pelvic peritonitis (infection of the pelvic peritoneum).
These are classic components of PID and are serious causes of infertility and chronic pelvic pain.
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix and is usually considered a lower genital tract infection — it may lead to PID if untreated but by itself is not included as PID.
Therefore, A, B, and C are correct.

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