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  2. Postpartum infections - Wikipedia

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    The most common infection is that of the uterus and surrounding tissues known as puerperal sepsis, postpartum metritis, or postpartum endometritis. [ 1 ] [ 6 ] Risk factors include caesarean section (C-section), the presence of certain bacteria such as group B streptococcus in the vagina, premature rupture of membranes , multiple vaginal exams ...

  3. Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis - Wikipedia

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    Septic pelvic thrombophlebitis (SPT), also known as suppurative pelvic thrombophlebitis, is a rare postpartum complication which consists of a persistent postpartum fever that is not responsive to broad-spectrum antibiotics, in which pelvic infection leads to infection of the vein wall and intimal damage leading to thrombogenesis in the ovarian veins (left or right, although right is more ...

  4. Postpartum physiological changes - Wikipedia

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    This is to guard against postpartum infections, previously known as childbed fever or puerpal sepsis, one of the main causes of maternal mortality. The care during the early postpartum period often continues when the patient returns home.

  5. World Sepsis Day: What is the condition and its symptoms? - AOL

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    Sepsis can be treated with appropriate treatment such as antibiotics – this should be given as soon as possible. The CDC says sometimes “surgery is required to remove tissue damaged by the ...

  6. What are sepsis and septic shock? - AOL

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    Sepsis is the body’s extreme reaction to an infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis, according to ...

  7. Metritis - Wikipedia

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    Postpartum metritis, also known as puerperal sepsis, occurs within 21 days and is most common within 10 days of delivery.Metritis is characterized by an enlarged uterus and a watery red-brown fluid to viscous off-white purulent uterine discharge, which often has a bad smell.

  8. Complications of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Complications that occur primarily during childbirth are termed obstetric labor complications, and problems that occur primarily after childbirth are termed puerperal disorders. While some complications improve or are fully resolved after pregnancy, some may lead to lasting effects, morbidity, or in the most severe cases, maternal or fetal ...

  9. Five signs of sepsis you need to know and act on immediately

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    Sepsis can cause acute inflammation and swelling, making it difficult to breathe, and leading to a drop in oxygen levels. “Low levels of oxygen in the blood can cause mental confusion and ...