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Pelvic inflammatory disease: a review of therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6633986     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious health problem that affects the reproductive capacity and the sexual activities of women. Approximately 50,000 cases are reported annually resulting in severe pain, reduced fertility and costly health care. Diagnosis of PID requires a complex analysis of the history, a thorough physical examination and diagnostic testing. Goals of care include accurate diagnosis with particular emphasis on differential diagnosis, antibiotic therapy, close follow-up and counseling. Antibiotic therapy is directed against the pathogenic organism, either gonococcal or nongonococcal. Careful counseling and follow-up aids successful treatment and decreases the likelihood of infertility.
Authors:
A Loucks
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Nurse practitioner     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0361-1817     ISO Abbreviation:  Nurse Pract     Publication Date:  1983 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1983-12-20     Completed Date:  1983-12-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7603663     Medline TA:  Nurse Pract     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  13-19, 23     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Nursing Process
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / nursing*,  therapy

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