When Mycoplasma hominis invades the upper genitourinary tract, it can cause:
A)salpingitis.
B)pyelonephritis.
C)pelvic inflammatory disease.
D)all of the above.

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M.hominis is found in the lower genitourinary tracts of approximately 50% of healthy adults and has not been reported as a cause of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU).The organism may, however, invade the upper genitourinary tract and cause salpingitis, pyelonephritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or postpartum fevers.

When Mycoplasma Hominis Invades the Upper Genitourinary Tract, It Can