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Which bacterium is NOT commonly associated with causing acute endometritis?
Which bacterium is NOT commonly associated with causing acute endometritis?
- Gonococcus
- Streptococcus hemolyticus
- Chlamydia (correct)
- E. coli
What is the main cause of puerperal sepsis?
What is the main cause of puerperal sepsis?
- Spread from other organs
- Retained blood clots or placental fragments (correct)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Ascending infection from contaminated instruments
What is the characteristic gross appearance of the uterus in puerperal sepsis?
What is the characteristic gross appearance of the uterus in puerperal sepsis?
- Large (subinvoluted), hard with clear endometrium
- Small, soft with shreddy (purulent) yellowish endometrium
- Small, firm with clear endometrium
- Large (subinvoluted), soft with shreddy (purulent) yellowish endometrium (correct)
What is the microscopic characteristic of the endometrium in septic endometritis?
What is the microscopic characteristic of the endometrium in septic endometritis?
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What are the potential complications of puerperal sepsis?
What are the potential complications of puerperal sepsis?
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What is the most accepted theory to explain endometriosis?
What is the most accepted theory to explain endometriosis?
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What is the cause of infertility in chronic tuberculous endometritis?
What is the cause of infertility in chronic tuberculous endometritis?
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What is the characteristic appearance of endometriosis in the ovaries?
What is the characteristic appearance of endometriosis in the ovaries?
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Which disorder is chronic endometritis associated with?
Which disorder is chronic endometritis associated with?
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What is the key diagnostic feature of chronic endometritis?
What is the key diagnostic feature of chronic endometritis?
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