Question

Although normally caused by sexually transmitted organisms, pelvic inflammatory disease is sometimes caused by ___, which is a common part of the vaginal microflora.

A) Lactobacilli
B) Candida albicans
C) Streptococcus pyogenes
D) Trichomonas vaginalis

Answer 1

Pelvic inflammatory disease is sometimes caused by disruptions in the vaginal microflora, allowing Candida albicans to increase in numbers and cause vaginitis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs, which can be caused by sexually transmitted organisms like Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.

However, it can also be caused by disruptions in the vaginal microflora. One of the common organisms in the vaginal microflora is Lactobacilli.

When disruptions occur, such as antibiotic therapy or illness, Candida albicans, a yeast, can increase in numbers and cause vaginitis.

So, the correct answer is A) Lactobacilli.