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Cervicitis was first described formally by Dr. Voilet I. Russell and Dr. D. Cochrane Logan in 1926 during their addresses made before the Medical Society for the Study of Veneral Diseases on 29th January 1926. Before this time, no accurate record was made about the disease in literature.<ref name="pmid21772527">{{cite journal| author=Russell VI| title=DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF URETHRITIS AND CERVICITIS. | journal=Br J Vener Dis | year= 1926 | volume= 2 | issue= 6 | pages= 182-93 | pmid=21772527 | doi= | pmc=1046487 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21772527 }} </ref> | |||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Cervicitis means nflammation of the tissues of the cervix. Cervicitis has many features in common with urethritis in men. These are commonly due to sexually transmitted infections.
Historical Perspective
Cervicitis was first described formally by Dr. Voilet I. Russell and Dr. D. Cochrane Logan in 1926 during their addresses made before the Medical Society for the Study of Veneral Diseases on 29th January 1926. Before this time, no accurate record was made about the disease in literature.[1]
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Cervicitis can be caused by any of a number of infections, of which the most common are chlamydia and gonorrhea, with chlamydia accounting for approximately 40% of cases. Trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex are less common causes of cervicitis. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex condoms.
Differentiating Cervicitis overview from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
Complications
Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Mucopurulent cervicitis often is asymptomatic, but some women have an abnormal vaginal discharge and vaginal bleeding (e.g., after sexual intercourse).
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and others. Drugs called antivirals may be used to treat herpes infections. Hormonal therapy (with estrogen or progesterone) may be used in women who have reached menopause (postmenopausal). When these treatments have not worked or when cervicitis has been present for a long time, treatment may include cryosurgery (freezing), electrocauterization, or laser therapy.[2]
Surgery
Prevention
References
- ↑ Russell VI (1926). "DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF URETHRITIS AND CERVICITIS". Br J Vener Dis. 2 (6): 182–93. PMC 1046487. PMID 21772527.
- ↑ Diseases Characterized by Urethritis and Cervicitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015). http://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/urethritis-and-cervicitis.htm Accessed on July 28, 2016