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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Clinical Definition Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female pelvic region that may involve the fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries. The disease occurs as a complication of a sexually transmitted infection, commonly caused by the organisms Neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia trachomatis. Pelvic inflammatory disease can lead to the formation of fibrous tissue affecting

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