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What is the minimum time required for cervical cultures for gonorrhea or Chlamydia results?
3 days
When should laparoscopy be considered in the management of PID?
When the diagnosis is unclear or the patient fails to improve
What is the recommended approach for treating patients with mild PID infection?
Intravenous fluids and broad-spectrum IV antibiotics in the outpatient department
Which imaging modality can detect pelvic abscesses in patients with PID?
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In what situations is hospitalization necessary during PID management?
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Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
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What is a potential complication of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that can cause chronic pain?
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Which diagnostic tool should be considered if there is a concern for a tubo-ovarian abscess?
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What is a common symptom of endometritis?
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Which condition could lead to the formation of perihepatic adhesions?
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What is a key clinical criteria present in pelvic examination for diagnosing PID?
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What is the approximate number of women diagnosed with PID each year in the U.S.?
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Untreated PID can lead to which of the following?
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What is the mortality rate associated with the rupture of a tube-ovarian abscess?
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How do organisms usually ascend in PID from the lower tract to the upper side?
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Which infection can cause perihepatic inflammation when the organisms invade the peritoneum?
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How do gonococci pass into the uterus during menstruation according to the text?
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