With pelvic inflammatory disease, why does infection spread easily into the peritoneal cavity?
A) The fallopian tubes are obstructed, and purulent exudate cannot drain into the uterus.
B) The uterus is perforated because of infection, allowing bacteria to leak out.
C) Most of the primary infections do not respond to antimicrobial drugs.
D) Microbes are highly virulent.

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The fallopian tubes are open-ended structures, allowing purulent exudate from an infection to easily spread into the peritoneal cavity if they become obstructed.

With Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Why Does Infection Spread Easily into the Peritoneal