A client reporting low abdominal pain, purulent cervical discharge, and painful intercourse is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The provider educates the client about this disease mentioning which statement?

The correct answer is - Is a polymicrobial infection of the upper reproductive tract.

Explanation:

PID or pelvic inflammatory disease is caused by a polymicrobial infection of the upper genital or reproductive tract. PID is characterized by specific symptoms such as purulent cervical discharge, low abdominal pain, and pain during intercourse. It involves microbial interference by interaction. It occurs often in women who are more sexually active. Antimicrobials or antifungals are used to treat this condition.