Scientists at USF have developed a new SUSC device capable of collecting uncontaminated samples from the endometrium for a more accurate diagnosis and treatment of PID. Additionally, it can be positioned within the vagina to deliver medication directly into the uterus with the help of an attached plunger. Thus, this invention not only demonstrates the methodology to diagnose and treat PID, but also manifests the potential to improve gynecological and obstetrical practices for this disease.
Comparison of Specimen Contamination of SUSC and Other Various Retrieval Methods