When was PID first discovered?

It was discovered in 1879 by Albert Neisser, who lends his name to the genus Neisseria of which gonorrhea is as a member, along with Neisseria meningitidis. And gonorrhea is a Gram-negative, aerobic, facultative intracellular bacteria, with a number of nasty adaptations.

Where did PID originate?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a polymicrobial infection that originates from upward spread of infecting organisms through the cervix and into the uterus, fallopian tubes, or peritoneal cavity.

How many cases of PID are there?

Each year, more than 1 million women in the U.S. get PID. And more than 100,000 women become infertile because of it, meaning they can’t have a baby. Many cases of ectopic pregnancies are also the result of PID.

What is Fitz Hugh Curtis?

General Discussion. Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs almost exclusively in women. It is characterized by inflammation of the membrane lining the stomach (peritoneum) and the tissues surrounding the liver (perihepatitis).

How is PID treated in the United States?

PID is usually treated with antibiotics to provide empiric, broad spectrum coverage of likely pathogens. Recommended regimens can be found in the 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines. Health care providers should emphasize to their patients that although their symptoms may go away before the infection is cured,…

What does PID stand for in medical category?

Consensus guideline and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guideline with B recommendation PID = pelvic inflammatory disease; RCT = randomized controlled trial; STI = sexually transmitted infection.

What causes pelvic inflammatory disease ( PID ) in men?

PID is a serious complication of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), especially chlamydia and gonorrhea. What causes pelvic inflammatory disease? A number of different microorganisms can cause or contribute to PID.

What is the standard error for chronic PID?

The relative standard error for chronic PID cases ranges from 12%–28%. Data only available through 2010. SOURCE: 2010 National Hospital Discharge Survey [Internet]. Atlanta: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhds.htm. Epidemiology 8.