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Description of disease:

Oophoritis and Salpingitis have one name because they are near each other and they usually get infected together. The inflammation is triggered by the bacterial flora that goes from vagina to the appendages. Ovaritis may also be caused by miscarriage, curettage, complications after the childbirth or an insert in the uterus.
The disease is treated successfully with antibiotic course, it is very important to consult the doctor as the disease may result in adhesion of ovaries and uterine tubes with neighboring organs.

Symptoms:


abdominal pain
bleeding
fever
vaginal discharge
vomiting



Research:


USG of the genital tract



Doctors :


Gynecologist





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Bibliography: Visalli, G. Guide to Medical Cures and Treatments, 1996

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