**7.5 Intrauterine devices**

The tail part of IUDs which is made up of a plastic microfilament surrounded by nylon sheath is possibly the primary source of infection. Microorganisms that contaminate IUDs are *Lactobacillus plantarum*, *S. epidermidis*, *C. albicans*, *S. aureus*, species of *Corynebacterium*, *Enterococcus* species [5].
