Contenido
Inflammation of the cervix caused by a number of pathogens – Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in more than 40% of cases.
2.4.1 Diagnosis
- Light vaginal bleeding.
- Cervix red, inflamed, infected (purulent discharge).
- Possible concomitant vaginitis (foul-smelling vaginal discharge).
2.4.2 Management
- Administer antibiotics active against chlamydia and gonococcus to the patient and her partner (Chapter 4, Section 4.2.2).
- An inflamed cervix and/or cervical lesions may indicate dysplasia or cancer. See the patient again 3 months after delivery to re-examine the cervix.