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Is pid something that just stays down in the female parts, or does it spread to the rest of your body?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

It can.: Chlamydial disease is chronic and potentially systemic. Hepb and hepc go without saying, as does hiv. Gonorrhea can pread beyond the pelvic cavity and cause abdominal infection..

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Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

Is pid something that just stays down in the female parts, or does it spread to the rest of your body?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Dr Brown agreed

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