Overview
Female pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, often resulting from sexually transmitted infections like Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can lead to significant morbidity, including infertility and chronic pelvic pain 12.Diagnosis
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