Glossary for Salpingitis

Abdominal pain: A condition which is characterized by the sensation of pain that is located in the abdomen
Abortion: The loss of an intrauterine pregnancy prior to viability of the fetus.
Abscess: General name for any pus-filled lump or swelling
Acute Appendicitis: Infection of the appendix
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: Females with male XY genetics but inability to respond to testosterone.
Bacteremia: A condition where there is the presence of bacteria in the blood
Childbirth: Delivery of a fetus by a pregnant woman.
Chlamydia: Common sexually transmitted disease often without symptoms.
Cystitis: Bladder infection or inflammation
Diverticular Disease: Protrusions of the colon wall (diverticulosis) or their inflammation (diverticulitis)
Ectopic pregnancy: A condition where a fertilized egg embeds itself outside the uterus.
Edwardsiella tarda infection: A type of bacterial infection. The bacterium (Edwardsiella tarda) infects freshwater-dwelling animals and transmission occurs through consuming infected animals or contact with contaminated water. Symptoms are determined by the location of the infection. Healthy people are often able to fight of the infection but those with an underlying illness or poor immune systems may be more susceptible.
Fallopian tube conditions: Conditions that affect the fallopian tubes of a woman
Fever: Elevation of the body temperature above the normal 37 degrees celsius
Lymphogranuloma venereum: Type of chlamydia (sexually transmitted disease)
Non-Specific Urethritis: Urethral infection usually sexually transmitted
Oophoritis: Ovary inflammation
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Infection of the womb and fallopian tubes.
Pelvic abscess: A pus-filled cavity in the pelvis due to infection.
Peritonitis: Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity
Reiter’s syndrome: A form of reactive arthritis characterized by arthritis, urethritis, conjunctivitis and skin lesions.
Septic abortion: An abortion associated with a uterine infection. The infection can occur during or just before or after an abortion. The infection can result from factors such as Chlamydia, IUD's or attempted abortion using infected tools.
Sexual Conditions: Any condition that affects sexual function
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Various diseases spread by sexual contact.
Tuberculosis: Bacterial infection causing nodules forming, most commonly in the lung.