Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease is correct? It involves spread of infection, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, that originates in the vagina and spreads to the uterus, uterine tubes, ovaries and eventually to the pelvic peritoneum. A single episode of this condition can result in infertility due to scarring of the uterine tubes. Symptoms include tenderness of the lower abdomen, fever and vaginal discharge. All of the listed responses are correct