Fallopian Tube Infection: This infection is also referred to as inflammation of the fallopian tube and is caused by an abnormal growth of bacteria that is harmful in the fallopian tubes.

There are two fallopian tubes in the human female’s reproductive system. These are also known as salpinges, uterine tubes or oviducts, and are tubes that are very fine and are lined with ciliated epithelia. These fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus allowing the egg or ovum to pass thru it. These tubes play a vital role during fertilization. Just as the rest of the systems that are present in the body, these tubes can get infected because of various reasons. The fallopian tube infections are referred to as salpingitis and are the most common reasons for female infertility. There are 2 types of infection, dependent on how severe the symptoms are – chronic and acute. In acute infection, the tubes become inflamed and swollen and expel a fluid that causes the walls to stick together. The tubes can as well become bloated as well as filled with pus. This condition may cause fallopian tube blockage. In some very rare cases, these tubes might rupture and cause an infection that is very dangerous referred to as peritonitis, in the cavity of the abdominal region. When the inflammation is only chronic, it may last longer with the symptoms being minor than the acute salpingitis symptoms and in some cases hardly noticeable. These symptoms of salpingitis need treated promptly because failure to do so can cause damage that is permanent to the tubes.