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Can untreated pid (caused by chlamydia or other bacteria) cause heart pain or myocarditis in a rare case? can i die from untreated pid?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

PID not treated: Yes - any untreated bacterial infection can cause cardiac damage

Answered 9/24/2016

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