Sequelae in Women with Chlamydia

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Sequelae in Women with Chlamydia

  • Upper tract infection can result in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Infection and inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or adjacent peritoneum
  • PID whether symptomatic or subclinical can result in:
    • Fibrosis
    • Scarring
    • Loss of tubal function
  • Leads to serious long-term reproductive consequences
    • Infertility (inability to conceive because of structural or functional fallopian tube damage)
    • Ectopic pregnancy
    • Chronic pelvic pain