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Juz to share the info. about ovarian infection...
The ovaries and fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, may become infected, commonly with the bacteria that cause gonorrhea (a form of venereal disease) or by other infectious agents, such as Chlamydia trachomatis. Symptoms include abdominal pain in the lower quadrants (greatest on the side of the affected ovary), fever, shaking, chills, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. Occasionally, the victim will complain of a yellow-greenish vaginal discharge. If you suspect an infection, take the victim to a hospital immediately. If more than 24 hours will pass before a doctor can be reached, the victim should be started on tetracycline 500 milligrams four times a day, or doxycycline 100 milligrams two times a day, for 10 days (to treat Chlamydia). Azithromycin 1 gram in a single dose is also effective against chlamydial infection. If you suspect gonorrhea, administer cefixime 400 milligrams orally as a single dose. To treat gonorrhea and chlamydial infection at the same time (the two germs often 搕ravel |
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