A 55-year-old with suspected bacterial vaginosis and pelvic pain is diagnosed with PID. Why is metronidazole included in outpatient PID regimen?...

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A 55-year-old with suspected bacterial vaginosis and pelvic pain is diagnosed with PID. Why is metronidazole included in outpatient PID regimen?

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Covers anaerobes and treats concurrent BV

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Covers MRSA

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Reduces C. difficile risk

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Improves contraception

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Prevents yeast infections

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): PID antibiotic spectrum