Cervicitis: Difference between revisions
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==Workup== | ==Workup== | ||
*Endocervical swab (for [[GC]], [[Chlamydia]]) | |||
*Wet mount | |||
*Urine pregnancy test | |||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 00:16, 14 May 2015
Background
- Inflammation of the cervix most commonly caused by Chlamydia (about 40%) and Gonorrhea
- Less commonly caused by Trichomonas and HSV
Clinical Features
- Mucopurulent endocervical discharge
- May see endocervical bleeding easily induced by cotton swab
- Frequently asymptomatic
- Women may complain of abnormal vaginal d/c or post-coital vaginal bleeding
Differential Diagnosis
Workup
Management
Cefixime 400mg PO once
OR
Azithromycin 1g PO once
ADD
Flagyl 2g PO once if concern for trichomoniasis