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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Oophoritis is the [[inflammation]] of the [[ovaries]]. It is often seen in combination with [[salpingitis]]. It is also a complication of [[mumps]]. | Oophoritis is the [[inflammation]] of the [[ovaries]]. It is often seen in combination with [[salpingitis]]. It is also a complication of [[mumps]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
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Life-threatening causes include conditions which result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. There is no immediate life threatening cause for this condition. | |||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
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[[Category:Inflammations]] | [[Category:Inflammations]] | ||
[[Category:Gynecology]] | [[Category:Gynecology]] |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Oophoritis is the inflammation of the ovaries. It is often seen in combination with salpingitis. It is also a complication of mumps.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. There is no immediate life threatening cause for this condition.
Common Causes
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Mycoplasma
- Nisseria gonorrhoea
- Staphylococcus
- Streptococcus
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
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