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+ | ==Background== |
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− | * Upper genital tract infection in women that involves a combination of endometrium, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum |
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+ | *Upper genital tract infection in women that involves infection of any combination of endometrium, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum |
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− | == Background == |
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− | === Microbiology === |
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− | * Often polymicrobial |
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− | * Most commonly associated with [[Chlamydia trachomatis]] or [[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]] |
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− | * May also involve [[Mycoplasma hominis]], [[Mycoplasma genitalium]], [[Ureaplasma urealyticum]], [[Escherichia coli]], [[Gardnerella vaginalis]], [[Streptococcus species]], [[Haemophilus influenzae]], [[Bacteroides species]], [[Prevotella species]], [[Trichomonas vaginalis]], and [[Herpes simplex virus]] |
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+ | ===Microbiology=== |
− | * About 10-15% of women have at least one episode |
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+ | *Often polymicrobial |
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− | == Clinical Manifestations == |
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+ | *Most commonly associated with [[Chlamydia trachomatis]] or [[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]] |
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− | * Pelvic or abdominal pain is the main complaint |
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+ | *Other contributory microbes include: |
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− | * May be febrile and have adnexal, uterine, or cervical motion tenderness |
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+ | **Other sexually-transmitted organisms |
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− | * Must rule out an ectopic pregnany |
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+ | ***[[Herpes simplex virus]] |
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− | * May present with tuboovarian abscess |
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+ | ***[[Trichomonas vaginalis]] |
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+ | **Genitourinary microbiota |
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+ | ***[[Mycoplasma genitalium]] |
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+ | ***[[Mycoplasma hominis]] |
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+ | ***[[Ureaplasma urealyticum]] |
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+ | **Anaerobes |
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+ | ***[[Bacteroides]] |
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+ | ***[[Peptostreptococcus]] |
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+ | ***[[Prevotella]] |
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+ | **Aerobes |
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+ | ***[[Escherichia coli]] |
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+ | ***[[Gardnerella vaginalis]] |
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+ | ***[[Haemophilus influenzae]] |
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+ | ***[[Streptococcus]] |
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+ | ===Epidemiology=== |
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− | == Investigations == |
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− | * β-hCG to rule out ectopic pregnancy |
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− | * Endocarvical swabs for [[gonorrhea]] and [[chlamydia]], and possibly HSV |
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− | * Vaginal swabs for culture, pH, whiff testing, wet preps, and Gram stain |
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− | * Ultrasound can be helpful, especially for tuboovarian abscess |
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+ | *About 10-15% of women have at least one episode |
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− | == Management == |
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− | * There are many possible regimens |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Cefoxitin]] 2 g IV q6h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h, stepped down to oral [[doxycycline]] once clinical improvement to complete 14 days |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Clindamycin]] 900 mg IV q8h plus [[Is treated by::gentamicin]] 2mg/kg loading dose then 1.5 mg/kg q8h maintenance dose (or 5 mg/kg q24h dosing), steped down to [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] or [[Is treated by::clindamycin]] 450 mg PO qid to complete 14 days |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Ofloxacin]] 400 mg IV q12h or [[Is treated by::levofloxacin]] 500 mg IV daily, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Ampicillin-sulbactam]] 3 g IV q6h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Ciprofloxacin]] 200 mg IV q12h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Ceftriaxone]] 250 mg IM once plus [[Is treated by::docycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Cefoxitin]] 2 g IM once plus [[Is treated by::probenecid]] 1 g po once plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** Another third-generation cephalosporin plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Ofloxacin]] 400 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | ** [[Is treated by::Levofloxacin]] 500 mg PO daily, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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− | * Often recommended to add [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] to any of the above regimens that do not have adequate anaerobic coverage, though it is unclear whether this makes any difference |
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− | * Only consider fluoroquinolones if there is susceptibility testing done or a test of cure is possible |
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− | * If an intrauterine device is in situ, remove it only after at least 2 doses of antibiotics have been given |
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+ | ==Clinical Manifestations== |
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− | == Further Reading == |
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+ | |||
− | * [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/sexual-health-sexually-transmitted-infections/canadian-guidelines/sexually-transmitted-infections/canadian-guidelines-sexually-transmitted-infections-22.html Management and treatment of specific syndromes – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)]. Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. |
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+ | *Pelvic or abdominal pain is the main complaint |
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+ | *May be febrile and have adnexal, uterine, or cervical motion tenderness |
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+ | *May present with tubo-ovarian abscess |
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+ | *Minimum diagnostic criteria for treatment include lower abdominal pain, adnexal tenderness, and cervical motion tenderness |
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+ | *Additional supportive criteria include |
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+ | **Fever >38.3ºC |
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+ | **Presence of leukocytes on saline microscopy of vaginal secretions |
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+ | **Elevated ESR or [[CRP]] |
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+ | **Diagnosed [[gonorrhea]] or [[chlamydia]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Complications=== |
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+ | |||
+ | *Short-term: |
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+ | **[[Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome]] |
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+ | **[[Tubo-ovarian abscess]] |
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+ | *Long-term: |
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+ | **[[Ectopic pregnancy]] |
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+ | **[[Infertility]] |
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+ | **[[Chronic pelvic pain]] |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Differential Diagnosis== |
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+ | |||
+ | *Gynecologic/obstetrical |
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+ | **Complications of pregnancy |
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+ | ***Ectopic pregnancy |
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+ | **Endometriosis |
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+ | **Endometritis |
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+ | **Adnexal disorders |
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+ | **Mentrual disorders |
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+ | *Gastrointestinal |
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+ | **[[Appendicitis]] |
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+ | **[[Gastroenteritis]] |
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+ | **[[Inflammatory bowel disease]] |
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+ | *Genitourinary |
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+ | **[[Cystitis]] |
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+ | **[[Pyelonephritis]] |
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+ | **[[Nephrolithiasis]] |
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+ | *Musculoskeletal causes |
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+ | *Neurologic causes |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Investigations== |
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+ | |||
+ | *No combination of routine investigations (including swabs and ultrasound) can be used to completely rule out PID |
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+ | *Laboratory investigations |
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+ | **β-hCG to rule out ectopic pregnancy |
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+ | **Endocarvical swabs for [[gonorrhea]] and [[chlamydia]], and possibly HSV |
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+ | **Vaginal swabs for culture, pH, whiff testing, wet preps, and Gram stain |
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+ | *Radiography |
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+ | **Ultrasound can be helpful, especially for tuboovarian abscess |
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+ | **Ideally done as transvaginal ultrasound |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Diagnosis== |
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+ | |||
+ | *Definitive diagnosis is rarely obtained; more commonly, the disease is treated based on clinical findings |
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+ | *Definitive diagnostic criteria include: |
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+ | **Endometrial biopsy with evidence of endometritis |
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+ | **Transvaginal ultrasound showing thickened fluid-filled tubes, with or without free pelvic fluid or tubo-ovarian complex |
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+ | **Laparoscopy showing findings of PID, including fallopian tube erythema or mucopurulent exudates |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Management== |
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+ | |||
+ | *All patients must have a β-hCG to rule out pregnancy |
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+ | *Criteria for hospitalization include: |
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+ | **Possible surgical emergency |
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+ | **Pregnancy |
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+ | **No response to oral antibiotics |
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+ | **Unable to tolerate oral antibiotics |
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+ | **Severe illness, nausea and vomiting, or high fever |
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+ | **Presence of tubo-ovarian abscess |
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+ | **Pediatric patients |
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+ | *There are many possible regimens |
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+ | **[[Fluoroquinolones]] and [[doxycycline]] are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding |
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+ | **Often recommended to add [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] to any regimen that does not have adequate anaerobic coverage, which likely improves outcomes[[CiteRef::wiesenfeld2020a]] |
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+ | **Only consider [[fluoroquinolones]] if there is susceptibility testing done or a test of cure is possible |
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+ | **First-line regimens |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Cefoxitin]] 2 g IV q6h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h, stepped down to oral [[doxycycline]] once clinical improvement to complete 14 days |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Clindamycin]] 900 mg IV q8h plus [[Is treated by::gentamicin]] 2mg/kg loading dose then 1.5 mg/kg q8h maintenance dose (or 5 mg/kg q24h dosing), steped down to [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] or [[Is treated by::clindamycin]] 450 mg PO qid to complete 14 days |
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+ | **Alternative regimens |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Ofloxacin]] 400 mg IV q12h or [[Is treated by::levofloxacin]] 500 mg IV daily, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Ampicillin-sulbactam]] 3 g IV q6h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Ciprofloxacin]] 200 mg IV q12h plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg IV/PO q12h ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | **Outpatient regimens |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Ceftriaxone]] 250 mg IM once plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Cefoxitin]] 2 g IM once plus [[Is treated by::probenecid]] 1 g po once plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | ***Another third-generation cephalosporin plus [[Is treated by::doxycycline]] 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Ofloxacin]] 400 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | ***[[Is treated by::Levofloxacin]] 500 mg PO daily, ± [[Is treated by::metronidazole]] 500 mg IV q8h |
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+ | *If an intrauterine device is in situ, remove it only after at least 2 doses of antibiotics have been given |
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+ | *Pain should start to improve within 48 to 72 hours of antibiotics; if it does not, then consider further investigations |
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+ | *Rule out other [[Sexually-transmitted infection|sexually-transmitted infections]], including [[HIV]] and [[syphilis]] |
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+ | *Immunize against [[hepatitis B]] and [[HPV]] if indicated |
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+ | *Partners should be screened and treated |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Further Reading== |
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+ | |||
+ | *[https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/infectious-diseases/sexual-health-sexually-transmitted-infections/canadian-guidelines/sexually-transmitted-infections/canadian-guidelines-sexually-transmitted-infections-22.html Management and treatment of specific syndromes – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)]. Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections. |
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[[Category:Genitourinary infections]] |
[[Category:Genitourinary infections]] |
Latest revision as of 13:02, 25 January 2022
Background
- Upper genital tract infection in women that involves infection of any combination of endometrium, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum
Microbiology
- Often polymicrobial
- Most commonly associated with Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Other contributory microbes include:
- Other sexually-transmitted organisms
- Genitourinary microbiota
- Anaerobes
- Aerobes
Epidemiology
- About 10-15% of women have at least one episode
Clinical Manifestations
- Pelvic or abdominal pain is the main complaint
- May be febrile and have adnexal, uterine, or cervical motion tenderness
- May present with tubo-ovarian abscess
- Minimum diagnostic criteria for treatment include lower abdominal pain, adnexal tenderness, and cervical motion tenderness
- Additional supportive criteria include
Complications
- Short-term:
- Long-term:
Differential Diagnosis
- Gynecologic/obstetrical
- Complications of pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- Endometritis
- Adnexal disorders
- Mentrual disorders
- Complications of pregnancy
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary
- Musculoskeletal causes
- Neurologic causes
Investigations
- No combination of routine investigations (including swabs and ultrasound) can be used to completely rule out PID
- Laboratory investigations
- Radiography
- Ultrasound can be helpful, especially for tuboovarian abscess
- Ideally done as transvaginal ultrasound
Diagnosis
- Definitive diagnosis is rarely obtained; more commonly, the disease is treated based on clinical findings
- Definitive diagnostic criteria include:
- Endometrial biopsy with evidence of endometritis
- Transvaginal ultrasound showing thickened fluid-filled tubes, with or without free pelvic fluid or tubo-ovarian complex
- Laparoscopy showing findings of PID, including fallopian tube erythema or mucopurulent exudates
Management
- All patients must have a β-hCG to rule out pregnancy
- Criteria for hospitalization include:
- Possible surgical emergency
- Pregnancy
- No response to oral antibiotics
- Unable to tolerate oral antibiotics
- Severe illness, nausea and vomiting, or high fever
- Presence of tubo-ovarian abscess
- Pediatric patients
- There are many possible regimens
- Fluoroquinolones and doxycycline are contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Often recommended to add metronidazole to any regimen that does not have adequate anaerobic coverage, which likely improves outcomes1
- Only consider fluoroquinolones if there is susceptibility testing done or a test of cure is possible
- First-line regimens
- Cefoxitin 2 g IV q6h plus doxycycline 100 mg IV/PO q12h, stepped down to oral doxycycline once clinical improvement to complete 14 days
- Clindamycin 900 mg IV q8h plus gentamicin 2mg/kg loading dose then 1.5 mg/kg q8h maintenance dose (or 5 mg/kg q24h dosing), steped down to doxycycline or clindamycin 450 mg PO qid to complete 14 days
- Alternative regimens
- Ofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h or levofloxacin 500 mg IV daily, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Ampicillin-sulbactam 3 g IV q6h plus doxycycline 100 mg IV/PO q12h
- Ciprofloxacin 200 mg IV q12h plus doxycycline 100 mg IV/PO q12h ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Outpatient regimens
- Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once plus doxycycline 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Cefoxitin 2 g IM once plus probenecid 1 g po once plus doxycycline 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Another third-generation cephalosporin plus doxycycline 100 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Ofloxacin 400 mg PO bid for 14 days, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- Levofloxacin 500 mg PO daily, ± metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h
- If an intrauterine device is in situ, remove it only after at least 2 doses of antibiotics have been given
- Pain should start to improve within 48 to 72 hours of antibiotics; if it does not, then consider further investigations
- Rule out other sexually-transmitted infections, including HIV and syphilis
- Immunize against hepatitis B and HPV if indicated
- Partners should be screened and treated
Further Reading
- Management and treatment of specific syndromes – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections.
References
- ^ Harold C Wiesenfeld, Leslie A Meyn, Toni Darville, Ingrid S Macio, Sharon L Hillier. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ceftriaxone and Doxycycline, With or Without Metronidazole, for the Treatment of Acute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2020;72(7):1181-1189. doi:10.1093/cid/ciaa101.