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Cervicitis
Alternate Names : Cervical inflammation, Inflammation - cervix
Symptoms & Signs
Note: There may be no symptoms, so it is recommended that certain women be tested for chlamydia, even if they do not have symptoms.
Diagnosis & Tests
A pelvic examination may show: - Discharge from the cervix
- Redness of the cervix
- Swelling (inflammation) of the walls of the vagina
Tests: Rarely, colposcopy and biopsy of the cervix is necessary.
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Review Date : 2/21/2010
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, Washington; Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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