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This study aims to determine the prevalence and trends of infections in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), particularly focusing on non-traditional pathogens.

August 7, 2026Sexually Transmitted InfectionsOpen Access

Infections detected in women with pelvic inflammatory disease: a retrospective case series

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KHKay HtaikAustralian Regenerative Medicine Institute CBCatriona S BradshawThe University of Melbourne EPErica L. PlummerRoyal Women's Hospital

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Retrospective case series identifies infection prevalence in women with pelvic inflammatory disease, indicating unexpected testing needs.

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This study aims to determine the prevalence and trends of infections in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), particularly focusing on non-traditional pathogens.
Conducted a retrospective case series of PID cases at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from 2014 to 2024.
Analyzed detection rates of C. trachomatis, N. gonorrhoeae, M. genitalium, and bacterial vaginosis.
Examined changes in testing and detection over time.
3000 cases of PID were identified, with less than 20% testing positive for C. trachomatis or N. gonorrhoeae.
Detection of bacterial vaginosis increased from 22% to 37% over the study period; M. genitalium detection rose from 6% to 14%.
Among non-C. trachomatis and non-N. gonorrhoeae PID cases, over 50% showed no infections, highlighting gaps in current testing.

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Htaik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758c01847ab6d26c01faec https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2026-056959

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