What is Acute Cervicitis?

Acute Cervicitis
Cytopathology revealed the following: (A)-acute cervicitis (moderate infection of the inflammatory cells are neutrophils, (B)-moderately severe acute cervicitis, 50–70% of the inflammatory cells are neutrophils and 30–50% are macrophages, (C)-chronic cervicitis >50% of the inflammatory cells are macrophages, (D)-chronic cervicitis, (E)-normal cervical smear of a non-infected CSW and (F)-normal cervical smear of a non-infected and non-CSW (E and F) serves as negative controls), LBC modified Papanicolaou staining method at X100 magnification. Cytopathological Examination and Epidemiological Study of Cervicitis in Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Coal City (Enugu), Nigeria. Efosa OB, Uwadiegwu AP - Ethiopian journal of health sciences (2015). Not Altered. CC.

Acute cervicitis usually caused by an infection from the introduction of staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria into the cervix.

What is the Pathology of Acute Cervicitis?

The pathology of acute cervicitis is:

-Etiology: The cause of acute cervicitis is common sexually transmitted infections STIs.

-Genes involved: SCARF1.

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to acute cervicitis are: The endocervix is lined by columnar epithelium which is susceptible to infectious agents leading to cervicitis.

-Morphology: The morphology associated with acute cervicitis shows swelling and tenderness.

-Histology: The histology associated with acute cervicitis shows inflammation.

How does Acute Cervicitis Present?

Patients with acute cervicitis typically females at young age. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with acute cervicitis include: abnormal vaginal bleeding, grey or white discharge, pain during intercourse, pelvic and back pains, open sores.

How is Acute Cervicitis Diagnosed?

Acute cervicitis is diagnosed by physical examination, pap smear test, microscopic examination for bacterial infections, bimanual pelvic exam, cervical biopsy, culturing of cervical discharge.  

How is Acute Cervicitis Treated?

Acute cervicitis is treated by antibiotics to kill infections, laser therapy or surgery.

What is the Prognosis of Acute Cervicitis?

The prognosis of acute cervicitis is good. However, untreated cervicitis caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia can move to the uterine lining and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammatory disease. 

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Last updated on May 26, 2022