What is myometritis?

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Last Update: 02/24/2022

Myometritis, also known as metritis, is a type of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It is an infection of the myometrium, that is, of the inner layer that covers the uterus. This alteration of the endometrium is usually a consequence of endometritis.

The most common pathogens of myometritis are the bacterium Arcanobacterium pyogenes, the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum or the bacterium Escherichia coli, among others, and their combinations .

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 Cristina  Algarra Goosman
Cristina Algarra Goosman
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Psychologist
Graduated in Psychology by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Clinical Psychology by the European University Center and specific training in Infertility: Legal, Medical and Psychosocial Aspects by University of Valencia (UV) and ADEIT.
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