Brazilian protocol for sexually transmitted infections, 2020: pelvic inflammatory disease
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 54(supl.1): e2020602, 2021. graf
Article
in En
| LILACS
| ID: biblio-1250845
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is a topic included in the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections, published by the Brazilian Ministry of Health in 2020. Pelvic inflammatory disease is an upper female genital tract acute infection due to canalicular spread of endogenous cervicovaginal microorganisms and especially the sexually transmitted microorganisms. Standing out among the etiological agents involved are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The main sequelae are chronic pelvic pain, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Clinical diagnosis is the most important practical approach. Antibiotic treatment must start immediately after the clinical suspicion. Guidelines for health service managers and health professionals on diagnostic tests, treatment, follow-up, counseling, notification, handling sexual partners and special populations are described. Given the increased availability of the molecular biology techniques in Brazil, C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae screening are recommended as a disease prevention strategy.
Key words
Full text:
1
Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Chlamydia Infections
/
Gonorrhea
/
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
/
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Type of study:
Guideline
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Screening_studies
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
/
Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
/
Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2021
Type:
Article