[Pelvic infection: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]

Pelvic infection is one of the most frequent diseases in the developing countries. Without laparoscopy, diagnosis based on number of symptoms and present clinical manifestations can be established. Each step (uncomplicated salpingitis, salpingo-peritonitis, pelvic abscess, ruptured abscess) implies a specific curative target with levels of care, surgical treatment and antibiotic therapy adapted to it.