Cervicitis is inflammation of the uterine cervix. Many cases are caused by sexually transmitted infections, though non-infectious causes such as intrauterine devices and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex also trigger it. The condition affects over half of all women during their adult life and may progress to cause more serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
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ICD-10 ChapterXIV: Diseases of the Genitourinary System 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Sources
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common with urethritis in men and many cases are caused by sexually transmitted infections. Non-infectious causes of cervicitis can include intrauterine devices, contraceptive diaphragms, and allergic reactions to spermicides or latex condoms.
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Cervicitis is inflammation of the uterine cervix.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
Cervicitis in women has many features in common with urethritis in men and many cases are caused by sexually transmitted infections.
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Diseases of the genitourinary system
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