Presence of a pelvic abscess (tubo-ovarian abscess) or signs of generalized infection (peritonitis). This requires hospitalization and often surgical or radiological drainage.
The modern classification focuses on three clinical stages to determine if a patient requires hospitalization or outpatient care:
The (New Pelvic Inflammatory Disease classification) typically refers to updated medical guidelines used to categorize the severity and management of pelvic infections. Download Nouvelle classification PID pdf
While there isn't a single "official" global PDF by that exact name, the classification is most commonly based on the and the CNGOF (Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens Français) clinical practice guidelines. Summary of the Classification
The CNGOF website hosts the full text of the 2019 guidelines, which include the detailed diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms. Presence of a pelvic abscess (tubo-ovarian abscess) or
Sites like EM-Consulte or Le Collège de Médecine often host these classification tables under the heading "IGH" (Infections Génitales Hautes).
Accompanied by systemic signs of sepsis, hemodynamic instability, or failure of initial antibiotic therapy. Accessing the PDF Guidelines While there isn't a single "official" global PDF
Infection limited to the uterus (endometritis) and/or Fallopian tubes (salpingitis), without an abscess. Usually treated with outpatient antibiotics.
