Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Microbial cultures identify combination of bacterial microorganisms that elevate PID risk
Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 3rd, 2005
According to United States investigators, "Controversy surrounds the association between bacterial vaginosis (BV) and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Women (N=1,140) were ascertained at five U.S. centers, enrolled (1999-2001), and followed up for a median of 3 years."
R. B. Ness and colleagues explained their study: "Serial vaginal swabs were obtained for Gram's stain and cultures. PID was defined as 1) histologic endometritis or 2) pelvic pain and tenderness plus oral temperature >38.8 degrees C,...
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