Cervicitis (Female Genital Inflammation)
Description
Inflammation of the cervix that can be caused by an infection or chemical irritation. The cervix is the end of the uterus. Common organisms include gonorrhea, Chlamydia, herpes, genital warts or trichomonis.
Symptoms
Vaginal pain, vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding, vaginal fullness, painful intercourse.
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed. Cultures of the cervix will be taken.
Treatment
Treatment includes: identification of the cause, removal of the irritant, or treatment of the infection.
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Mycoplasma genitalium-encoded MG309 activates NF-kappaB via Toll-like receptors 2 and 6 to elicit proinflammatory cytokine secretion from human genital epithelial cells.
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Effect of acquisition and treatment of cervical infections on HIV-1 shedding in women on antiretroviral therapy.
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