CERVICITIS: THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE MEDICAL INTERN OF A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN WESTERN PARANÁ

Abstract

Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine cervix caused by sexually transmitted agents, predominantly by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, this condition is usually asymptomatic or sometimes manifested by nonspecific symptoms that may not draw the attention of those who are not properly instructed to identify them. This lack of diagnosis is extremely problematic, since left untreated, the patient can evolve with secondary complications such as: PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) or other disorders such as endometritis, infertility and HIV, as the woman's lower genital tract becomes much more susceptible to other infections. For this reason, the present study sought to evaluate the level of knowledge of medical graduates (interns) of a private higher education institution in western Paraná in relation to cervicitis, highlighting the importance of adequate and comprehensive medical training.