"Diagnosis may be confirmed by the presence of Chlamydia trachomatis (most common 13) or Neisseria gonorrhoea in fluid from the peritoneal cavity. Trichomonas vaginalis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis are less common causes of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome 9."
"It has been demonstrated to occur in genital tuberculosis as well, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis may even be the dominating aetiologic agent in endemic areas of developing countries 11,12."
"The prevalence in women with mild to moderate pelvic inflammatory disease may approximate 4% 10. The prevalence may be higher in genital tuberculosis 12. It most commonly occurs in women of childbearing age; however, there have been rare cases reported in males 7,8."
"History and etymology"