Abstract
The scope of gynecologic infections presenting to the emergency department is quite diverse. This article presents an update on the current literature for vaginitis, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, tubo-ovarian abscesses, the Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, herpes, and syphilis. Inadequate identification or treatment of these diseases can result is significant morbidity or mortality for the patient and for the fetus.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 631-648 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine