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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) |
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| Alternative Names: | PID; Oophoritis; Salpingitis; Salpingo-oophoritis; Salpingo-peritonitis
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| Prevention: | Preventive measure include following safer sex behaviors; following the health care provider's recommendations after gynecological events or procedures; and getting prompt treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Sexual partners should also get adequate treatment. (See "Prevention" under gonorrhea).
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Review Date: 7/24/2002
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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