Approximately 1 week following her menstrual period, a 33-year-old female complains of bilateral lower abdominal quadrant pain, vaginal discharge, and fever. This clinical presentation is MOST consistent with:

A. an ovarian cyst.
B. an ectopic pregnancy.
C. pelvic inflammatory disease.
D. a spontaneous abortion.


Answer: C. pelvic inflammatory disease.

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