A 19-year-old adolescent female presented to an emergency department with a temperature of 101.2°F (38.4°C). She complained of pain in her lower abdomen, bloody vaginal discharge, and dyspareunia. There was no history of nausea and vomiting. Furthermore, she was tolerating fluids well. Her urine test for pregnancy was found to be negative. On examination of her lower abdomen, the ER physician found cervical motion tenderness.
Furthermore, an ultrasound of her right lower quadrant was negative for appendicitis. After further evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Source: Case Files Pediatrics *This patient case is form Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only. The answer is posted in the comment section below, click here. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment option for her condition? Levofloxacin, 500 mg orally once a…
