Self-Study STD Module – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a clinical syndrome in women associated with the ascending spread of microorganisms from the vagina or the cervix to the upper genital tract. PID comprises a spectrum of inflammatory disorders including any combination of endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian abscess, or pelvic peritonitis. PID may be asymptomatic ("silent") or overt with mild to severe symptoms.

This web-based activity is based on the STD curriculum developed by the National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers and is designed to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pelvic inflammatory disease. Upon completion, participants should be able be:

• Describe pathogenesis relating to PID
• Discuss the clinical manifestations of PID
• Describe the clinical criteria used in the diagnosis of PID
• List the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for PID
• Summarize appropriate prevention counseling messages for a patient with PID
• Describe public health measures for the prevention of PID
• Describe the epidemiology of PID in the U.S.

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