Puerperal fever

Puerperal fever, also called childbed fever, is caused by infection of the genital tract shortly after giving birth. Any fever within two weeks of childbirth is dangerous since it can cause infertility or septicaemia. Puerperal fever is now rare due to improved hygiene during delivery, and deaths have been reduced by antibiotics. Today in the USA, only 5% to 10% of all hospital patients acquire new infections while in the hospital.

Related Topics:
Genital tract - Childbirth - Septicaemia - Hygiene - Antibiotic

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