Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Micro Organisms

Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, intestinal aerobes and anaerobes

Duration

14 days

Notes

Therapy

  • For full guidelines see British Association of Sexual Health and HIV  
  • Send blood for culture if pyrexial.
  • If STD is suspected patients should be referred to Sexual Health Service (0345 337 9900) for partner notification and advice if required.

Samples: self obtained low vaginal swab or endocervical swab.

Consider immune deficiency and testing for HIV.

Inpatient regimen

Therapy

Refer to BASSH guideline

Please note IV Doxycycline is not routinely available in the UK.

Inpatient regimen - penicillin allergy

Therapy

Refer to BASHH guideline

Outpatient regimen

Therapy

Refer to BASSH guideline

Outpatient regimen - penicillin allergy

Therapy

Refer to BASHH guideline

Last reviewed: 05 October 2023

Next review: 05 February 2024

Author(s): Antimicrobial Pharmacists

Version: 1

Author Email(s): gram.antibioticpharmacists@nhs.scot

Approved By: Core Antimicrobial Management Team

Reviewer Name(s): Chair of Antimicrobial Management Team

Document Id: AMT_Emp_Hosp_PID