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Dictionary of Gynaecology

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Inflammation of the female internal genital tract, secondary to a sexually transmitted infection or other vaginal bacteria. Usually is associated with pelvic pain and fever, will require antibiotic-anti-inflammatory treatment, and can badly affect the tubes which are then associated with infertility or ectopic pregnancy.

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