Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)


Cover image: Alissa Eckert
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are preventable and treatable causes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that result in infertility and other outcomes; however, key questions remain about the current burden of PID as well as its causes, diagnosis, and prevention.
New Frontiers in Sexually Transmitted Disease-related Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Infertility, and Other Sequelaeexternal icon is a special Journal of Infectious Disease supplement summarizing the latest PID science to address these key issues.
This 19-article supplement includes original research, literature reviews, summaries, and expert perspectives on:
- The current epidemiology of PID,
- Emerging microbial causes,
- Primary and secondary prevention,
- Improving outcomes for at-risk populations,
- New PID diagnostics,
and it highlights key questions that should be addressed to advance the field.
2021 STI Treatment Guidelines – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) – Includes diagnosis, treatment, and special considerations for PID. (July 22, 2021)