Obstetrics and Gynecology - A.M. Gromova 2000

Inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive organs

Inflammatory Diseases of the female genital tract rank first in The Structure of gynecological morbidity.

The causative agents of inflammatory diseases are primarily staphylococci, streptococci, Escherichia coli, enterococci, Proteus, gonococci, Mycoplasmas, and chlamydia. Microbial associations are frequently detected during the inflammatory process.

Among the pathways of infection spread, the penetration of pathogens mediated by spermatozoa and trichomonads should be noted, alongside the possibility of passive transport of microorganisms. Hematogenous and lymphogenous pathways account for the least frequent routes.

Factors contributing to the penetration of infection into the upper genital tract include any intrauterine manipulations. Intrauterine contraceptives play a significant role in the spread of infection.

The development and prolonged course of inflammatory diseases are facilitated by deficiencies in the body's defense mechanisms arising in the perinatal period (congenital endocrine, metabolic, and other disorders), during childhood and Puberty (a high index of infectious diseases), and in advanced and senile age (neuroendocrine disorders, previous extragenital and gynecological conditions).

All inflammatory Diseases of the genitals are divided into non-specific and Sexually Transmitted Infections.



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