CNoninfectious cervicitisNoninfectious cervicitis can be caused by the following:Local trauma - eg, cervical irritation caused bytampons, a cervical cap, the string from anintrauterine contraceptive device, a pessary, or adiaphragm , Radiation, Chemical irritation - eg,vaginal douches, latex exposure, or contraceptivecreams, Systemic inflammation - eg,Behcet syndrome,Malignanc
1 CNoninfectious cervicitis Noninfectious cervicitis can be caused by the following: Local trauma - eg, cervical irritation caused by tampons, a cervical cap, the string from an intrauterine contraceptive device, a pessary, or a diaphragm , Radiation，Chemical irritation - eg, vaginal douches, latex exposure, or contraceptive creams，Systemic inflammation - eg, Behçet syndrome, Malignanc
The infectious etiologies of cervicitis, all of which aresexually transmitted infections (STIs),aresignificantly more common than the noninfectiouscauses. This article focuses on the infectious etiologiesofcervicitis.Infectious cervicitis may be caused by Chlamydiatrachomatis (see the first image below),Neisseriagonorrhoeae, or herpes simplex virus (HSV).In mostcases of cervicitis,however,labtests fail to isolate anorganism; this is particularly true in women with lowriskfactors
2 The infectious etiologies of cervicitis, all of which are sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are significantly more common than the noninfectious causes. This article focuses on the infectious etiologies of cervicitis. Infectious cervicitis may be caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (see the first image below), Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or herpes simplex virus (HSV) . In most cases of cervicitis, however, lab tests fail to isolate an organism; this is particularly true in women with low risk factors
Clinical ManifestationsChlamydia CurriculumChlamydial CervicitisCDCSource:STD/HIV Prevention Training Center at the University of Washington/Connie CelumandWalterStammSTDPrevention
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HSVCurriculumClinical ManifestationsHerpes:CervicitisCDCSource:Cincinnati STD/HIV Prevention Training CenterSTDPrevention
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The infectious etiologies of cervicitis, all of which areRisk factors,Risk factors for cervicitis include thefollowing:Multiple sex partners,Young ageSingle marital status,Urban residenceLow socioeconomic statusAlcohol or drug use
5 The infectious etiologies of cervicitis, all of which are Risk factors,Risk factors for cervicitis include the following: Multiple sex partners, Young age Single marital status, Urban residence Low socioeconomic status Alcohol or drug use