Accompanied by systemic signs of sepsis, hemodynamic instability, or failure of initial antibiotic therapy. Accessing the PDF Guidelines
The CNGOF website hosts the full text of the 2019 guidelines, which include the detailed diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms.
Search for "Prise en charge des infections génitales hautes" on their official portal. They provide a downloadable PDF summary for practitioners. Download Nouvelle classification PID pdf
Presence of a pelvic abscess (tubo-ovarian abscess) or signs of generalized infection (peritonitis). This requires hospitalization and often surgical or radiological drainage.
Infection limited to the uterus (endometritis) and/or Fallopian tubes (salpingitis), without an abscess. Usually treated with outpatient antibiotics. They provide a downloadable PDF summary for practitioners
While there isn't a single "official" global PDF by that exact name, the classification is most commonly based on the and the CNGOF (Collège National des Gynécologues et Obstétriciens Français) clinical practice guidelines. Summary of the Classification
You can find the comprehensive technical documents and "Quick Summary" sheets (fiches de synthèse) through these official sources: Accompanied by systemic signs of sepsis
The modern classification focuses on three clinical stages to determine if a patient requires hospitalization or outpatient care: