Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is a Complication in 50% of the Cases

Question

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is a complication in 50% of the cases of ______.
A)syphilis
B)gonorrhea
C)chancroid
D)vaginitis

Accepted Answer

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is a complication that occurs in 50% of the cases of gonorrhea. It is also a complication of chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections, but gonorrhea is the most common cause of PID. Vaginitis and syphilis do not directly cause PID.