During infertility testing,a young woman is found to have pelvic inflammatory disease,or PID,from persistent inflammation of her fallopian tubes.Although she has never been treated for any sexually transmitted disease,her physician suspects she has an untreated bacterial infection,which is relatively common in the United States.Which bacteria is most likely causing her infection?

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Chlamydia trachomatis is a common bacterial infection in the United States that can lead to PID if left untreated. It is often asymptomatic, which is why the young woman may not have realized she had an infection. The other options are not typically associated with causing PID.

During Infertility Testing,a Young Woman Is Found to Have Pelvic