How does pelvic inflammatory disease frequently lead to bacterial peritonitis?
A) Chemical irritation by excessive ovarian and uterine secretions causes inflammation.
B) Ulceration and perforation of the uterus allow the bacteria to spread.
C) Infection spreads through the fallopian tubes directly into the peritoneal cavity.
D) Gangrene in the uterine wall spreads through into the pelvic cavity.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease can lead to bacterial peritonitis when the infection spreads from the reproductive organs, particularly through the fallopian tubes, directly into the peritoneal cavity.

How Does Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Frequently Lead to Bacterial Peritonitis