A 32-year-old woman develops an actinomyces-like organism (ALO) on a cervical smear while using a Cu-IUD. She is asymptomatic. What is the recommended...

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A 32-year-old woman develops an actinomyces-like organism (ALO) on a cervical smear while using a Cu-IUD. She is asymptomatic. What is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

No action is required - leave the Cu-IUD in situ and continue routine screening

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Remove the Cu-IUD immediately

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Remove the Cu-IUD and prescribe antibiotics

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Prescribe antibiotics without removing the Cu-IUD

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Refer for colposcopy

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Actinomyces-Like Organisms and IUC

A 32-year-old woman develops an actinomyces-like organism (ALO) on a cervical smear while using a Cu-IUD. She is asymptomatic. What is the recommended management?