Question 100 (part 2) · LEK · Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Which of the following are the risk factors of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID):

1) risky sexual behaviours;
2) the use of barrier contraceptives;
3) cervical and uterine curettage;
4) endometrial electroresection
5) insertion of an intrauterine device.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,4,5.
  2. B. 1,2,3.
  3. C. 2,3,5.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. 1,3,5.
Hint

Think of factors that allow bacteria to ascend through the cervix, and of the contraceptive method that blocks STI transmission.

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