6. Dilemma
• Vague signs/ symptoms
• Variety of s/s
• Often asymptomatic or
mild
• No single finding is
both sensitive and
specific
• Higher PPV among the
population at risk of STI
7. If delayed
- Chronic pelvic pain and ill
health
- Infertility
- Adhesions
- Tubo-ovarian abscess
- Ectopic pregnancy
8.
9. Clinical Diagnostic Criteria
A sexually active woman
Other woman at risk factor for PID
C/O lower abdominal/ pelvic pain
No other cause identified
Plus
Any One of the Minimum Criteria
Cervical Motion
Tenderness
Uterine
Tenderness
Adnexal
Tenderness
10. Additional Criteria
At least one
Oral temperature- >101°F (>38.3°C)
Cervical/ vaginal mucopurulent discharge
Abundant WBC-s on saline M/E of vaginal
fluid
Elevated ESR
Elevated CRP
Lab documentation of cervical infection with
N. gonorrhoeae or C. Trachomatis
11. Most Specific Criteria
Any one of
Endometrial
biopsy
H/P evidence of
Endometritis
TVS/ MRI
Thickened, fluid-filled
tubes
Free pelvic fluid
Tubo-ovarian complex,
Doppler- tubal
hyperemia
Laparoscopy
Hyperaemia/ oedema
of tubes
Exudates from fimbrial
ends
Violent-string
adhesions in pelvis
Perihepatic adhesions
Pyosalpinx
Pelvic collection
13. Further Testing
(CDC 2015, European Guideline 2012)
• Serology for HIV
• Testing for N. gonrrhoeae
• Testing for Chlamydia
• Testing for bacterial vaginosis (BV)- ?
• Urine pregnancy test
15. Principles
Prompt (as soon as presumptive diagnosis)
Empiric broad spectrum- N.gonorrhoeae and
C. trachomatis
Regimens with anti-anaerobic activity should be
considered
Therapeutic goal:
1. Elimination of acute infection.
2. Prevention of complications. (PEACH Study, 2002)
16. Which regime?
• Optimum treatment regime and duration- ?
• Oral or parenteral-
• OPD or In patient-
• Consider
1. Cost
2. Availability
3. Local epidemiology
4. Disease severity
5. Patient acceptance
18. Outpatient Therapy of Acute PID
Regimen A:
* Better coverage against N gonorrhoeae
**500 mg (UK Guideline, 2011)
Ceftriaxone* 250 mg** IM Single dose
Plus
Doxycycline 100 mg Orally BD 14 days
With/ without
Metronidazole 500 mg Orally BD 14 days
19. REGIMEN B:
*Better anaerobic coverage
Cefoxitin* 2 g IM Single dose
}ConcurrentlyProbenacid 1 g Oral Single dose
Plus
Doxycycline 100 mg Oral BD 14 days
With/ Without
Metronidazole 500 mg Oral BD 14 days
Outpatient Therapy of Acute PID (Contd..)
20. Outpatient Therapy of Acute PID (Contd...)
1. Other
Cephalosporins
Ceftizoxime/
Cefotaxime
Single dose
Plus
Doxycycline 100 mg
BD x 14 days
With/ without
Metronidazole 500 mg
BD x 14 days
2. Macrolide Azithromycin 1g
orally once a week x 2
weeks
Plus
Ceftriaxone 250 mg
IM single dose
Specially active against
N gonorrhoeae
3. Amoxiclav Plus Doxycycline More GI side effects
4. Quinolones •Emergence of quinolone-resistant N gonorrhoeae (QRNG)
•Used only if cephalosporin not available/ allergic to it
and prevalence and risk of gonrrhoea is low
•Diag test for N gonorrhoeae must be performed
Levofloxacin 500 mg OD x 14 days
Or
Ofloxacin 400 mg BD x 14 days
Or
Moxifloxacin 400 mg OD x 14 days
Plus Metronodazole 500 mg
BD x 14 days
Alternative Regimes:
21. Review
• After 72 hours
• Clinical improvement is evident by
1. Defervescence
2. Reduction in:
Direct and rebound
abdominal tenderness
Uterine, adnexal and
cervical motion
tenderness.
22. Consider:
• Subsequent hospitalisation (for out patient
therapy)
• Antimicrobial sensitivity assessment
• Review diagnosis
• Diag Lap
• Surgical modalities
If no improvement in 72 hours
23. Indications for Admission
Surgical emergency cannot be excluded
Clinically severe disease (severe illness,
peritonitis, nausea and vomiting, or high fever)
Tubo-ovarian abscess (at least 24 hr
observation)
PID in pregnancy
Lack of response to oral therapy (within 72 hr)
Intolerance to oral therapy
24. Parenteral Regimen A:
*Oral is preferred for same bioavailability
Inpatient Therapy of Acute PID
Cefotetan 2 g IV q 12 hrly
Or
Cefoxitin 2 g IV q 6 hrly
Plus
Doxycycline 100 mg IV/ Oral* q 12 hrly
Followed by (at least 24 hr after clinical improvement)
Doxycycline 100 mg Oral BD 14 days
25. Parenteral Regimen B:
*a single daily dose of 3-5 mg/kg may be substituted
Inpatient Therapy of Acute PID (Contd..)
Clindamycin 900 mg IV q 8 hrly
Plus
Gentamicin* Loading 2 mg/kg
f/b 1.5 mg/kg
IV
IV q 6 hrly
Followed by either (at least 24 hr after clinical improvement)
1. Clindamycin 450 mg Oral QDS 14 days
Or (especially in case of TO abscess)
2. Doxycycline 100 mg Oral BD 14 days
Plus
Metronidazole 400 mg Oral BD 14 days
26. Inpatient Therapy of Acute PID (Contd..)
Quinolones Levofloxacin 500
mg IV OD
Ofloxacin 400 mg
IV q 12 hrly
With/ Without
Metronidazole 500 mg IV q 8 hrly
Penicillin Ampicillin/
Sulbactam 3 g IV
q 6 hrly
Plus
Doxycycline 100 mg
IV/ Oral q 12 hrly
Covers C. trachomatis, N.
gonorrhoeae and
anaerobes in TO abscess
3rd Generation
Cephalosporins
Ceftizoxime,
Cefotaxime,
Ceftriaxone
Limited data
No anaerobic coverage
Macrolide Azithromycin 500
mg IV/d 1-2 days
f/b 250 mg/d Oral x
5-6 days
With/ Without 12 days course of Metronidazole
Alternative Parenteral Regimens:
28. Laparoscopy
• Confirm diagnosis
• Prognosis predicted
• Management can be planned
1. Explore all the organs
2. Aspiration
3. Drainage of abscess
4. Peritoneal fluid send for culture and sensitivity
5. Adhesiolysis- pelvic and perihepatic adhesions
6. Irrigation
29. Pelvic abscess
• Resuscitation
• Management of septic shock
• Drainage
1. Percutaneous guided
USG guided- Less invasive
If fails→ CT guided
Drain may is placed
2. Laparoscopy
3. Colpotomy
4. Laparotomy
Peritoneal wash
Vault left open for drainage
Penrose drain is kept
Consider abdominal suction drains
30. Other Advices
• Avoidance of unprotected
intercourse until declared cured
• Review at 4 weeks
• If documented chlamydial or
gonococcal PID
→ retest 3 months after treatment
(or at least once before next 12
months)
32. Management of sexual partners
1. Contact and offer health services
2. Screening for gonorrhoea and chlamydia
(especially those who contacted the
woman within 60 days of onset of PID
symptoms)
3. Empirical therapy for both gonorrhoea
and chlamydia
4. Abstinence until both have completed
the treatment course.
33. Management of sexual partners (Contd..)
5. Test for HIV
6. Condom promotion
7. Expedited Partner
Therapy (EPT) or
Patient-Delivered
Partner Therapy
(PDPT)
35. Adolescents
• No difference between OPD and
in patient management
• Ofloxacin should be avoided in
young women
• Doxycycline can be safely used
>12 years
36. HIV/ AIDS
• Same antibiotic regimens as
women HIV negative
• Increased incidence of Mycoplasma
hominis and Streptococcus
• More incidence of TO abscess
37. Pregnancy
• High risk for maternal morbidity and preterm delivery
• Hospitalized and treated with IV antibiotics.
• Avoid teratogens- e.g., tetracycline group
• Chlamydia- can affect neonate
• If infected with C trachomatis,
→ Confirm cure by lab test after 3-4 weeks,
after 3 months,
3rd trimester (for high risk group)
38. IUCD
• Mild disease- left in situ
• If no improvement after 72 hours of
antibiotic- Remove
• Severe disease- Remove after the
antibiotic attains therapeutic plasma
concentration
40. Client-oriented treatment
approach for low resource
settings
1. History
2. Clinical exam
3. Lab exam- wherever
feasible
4. Treatment with drugs
5. Follow up
6. Partner management
41. Syndromic Management for PID
C/O lower abdominal pain ± Vaginal discharge
Elicit H/O
P/A, P/V and P/S examination- Adnexal/ Uterine/ Cx motion tenderness
Urine Pregnancy Test
•Missed/ overdue period
•Vaginal bleeding
•Recent delivery/ abortion
•Rebound tenderness, guarding
•Pelvic mass
•Bowel sign/ symptoms
•Sudden severe pain
•Dyspareunia
•+ve UPT
Yes
•Refer to higher level
urgently
•Set up UV access
•Resuscitation
No
Start Treatment
42. •Treat For PID (Kit-6- Yellow Colour)
1. Cefixime 400mg Oral Stat
2. Metronidazole 400mg BD Oral For 14
Days
3. Doxycycline 100mg BD For 14 Days
•Educate, Counsel
•Provide Condom & Promote Use
•Treat Partner
•Refer To ICTC
•Review After 3 Days
•Follow Up After 7, 14 Day
Symptoms persist
No Yes
Cured
•Educate,
Counsel
•Provide
Condom &
Promote Use
Refer to
higher
level
Treatment Steps
Syndromic Management for PID (Contd..)
43. Conclusion
• Overdiagnosis of PID is better than inviting
complications
• Broad spectrum antibiotics
• Surgery when indicated
• Partner treatment
• Prevention- education and counseling