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PID management — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateSTIsPID managementDFSRH

A 25-year-old woman has pelvic pain, cervical motion tenderness and mucopurulent discharge. Pregnancy test is negative and she is clinically stable. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: E — Start empirical PID treatment and arrange STI testing

PID is a clinical diagnosis and empirical treatment should not wait for test results. Ultrasound may be useful in some cases but a normal scan does not exclude PID. Partner notification and follow-up are important.

Reference: BASHH Guidelines; NICE CKS; UKHSA STI guidance; BNF