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  2. Postpartum infections - Wikipedia

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    Other causes of fever following delivery include breast engorgement, urinary tract infections, infections of an abdominal incision or an episiotomy, and atelectasis. [1] [2] Due to the risks following caesarean section, it is recommended that all women receive a preventive dose of antibiotics such as ampicillin around the time of surgery. [1]

  3. Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms from a lower urinary tract infection include suprapubic pain, painful urination , frequency and urgency of urination despite having an empty bladder. [1] Symptoms of a kidney infection, on the other hand, are more systemic and include fever or flank pain usually in addition to the symptoms of a lower UTI. [ 10 ]

  4. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications. [1]

  5. Maternal physiological changes in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Progesterone also causes decreased motility of the ureters, which can lead to stasis of the urine and hence an increased risk of urinary tract infection. [6] Pregnancy alters the vaginal microbiota with a reduction in species/genus diversity. [34] Physiological hydronephrosis may appear from six weeks. [35]

  6. Purple urine bag syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Pregnant women are also at higher risk of developing UTI's, and in pregnant women, the development of UTI's can be quite dangerous; thus, it is highly advised for pregnant women to seek immediate care if experiencing significant signs and symptoms of a UTI. [28] Purple urine bag syndrome typically occurs as a result of bacterial infections.

  7. Obstetric fistula - Wikipedia

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    Risk factors include obstructed labor, poor access to medical care, malnutrition, and teenage pregnancy. [1] [2] The underlying mechanism is poor blood flow to the affected area for a prolonged period of time. [1] Diagnosis is generally based on symptoms and may be supported by use of methylene blue. [3]

  8. After Woman's Parents Die from Sepsis 3 Months Apart in ... - AOL

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    Lyndsey Feeney is creating awareness about sepsis and urging people to know the signs and to get urgent medical care

  9. Pyelonephritis - Wikipedia

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    Analysis of the urine may show signs of urinary tract infection. Specifically, the presence of nitrite and white blood cells on a urine test strip in patients with typical symptoms are sufficient for the diagnosis of pyelonephritis, and are an indication for empirical treatment. Blood tests such as a complete blood count may show neutrophilia.