Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Pelvic inflammatory disease?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ceftriaxone, doxycycline and metronidazole
- Step 1: Pelvic inflammatory disease is treated with ceftriaxone, doxycycline and metronidazole.
Answer
Ceftriaxone, doxycycline and metronidazole.
Why not the others: 'Oral fluconazole alone': it treats candidal infection. 'Oral nitrofurantoin': it treats urinary infection. 'Laparotomy for all women': antibiotics are first-line.
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