Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Alternate Names : PID
How is the infection diagnosed?
Diagnosis of PID begins with a history and physical exam, including a pelvic exam. The healthcare provider may order additional tests, such as:
bacterial cultures of the cervix or vagina
a complete blood count, which may indicate if there is infection in the body
insertion of a needle into the vagina to obtain fluid from the abdomen
sedimentation rate, a blood test that can tell if there is inflammation in the body
an ultrasound or a special X-ray test of the pelvic area
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