A 36-year-old with suspected PID also tests positive for bacterial vaginosis. Why is metronidazole included in outpatient PID regimens?...

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A 36-year-old with suspected PID also tests positive for bacterial vaginosis. Why is metronidazole included in outpatient PID regimens?

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Covers anaerobes and treats BV, improving clinical outcomes

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Covers N. gonorrhoeae resistance

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Reduces risk of C. trachomatis persistence

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Prevents candidiasis

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Prevents C. difficile

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pelvic Inflammatory Disease