Who is affected by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Citations

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW	Last Updated: November 28, 2006
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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