Pelvic Inflammatory Disease — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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HardInfectious DiseasePelvic Inflammatory DiseaseRACP Paediatrics

A 13-year-old sexually active girl has vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, cervical motion tenderness. Empirical treatment?

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Correct answer: E — IM ceftriaxone + oral azithromycin + oral metronidazole for 14 days

PID requires coverage of GC, chlamydia, and anaerobes per Australian STI guidelines.

Reference: Therapeutic Guidelines – 2024 – Antibiotic: PID