Incidence and risk factors for postpartum infections: A Norwegian cohort study, 2012-2020. [PDF]
Acta Obstet Gynecol ScandNationwide registry data from 516 874 deliveries in Norway (2012–2020) show that postpartum infections are common and that endometritis/puerperal sepsis is increasing. Delivery‐related factors, especially emergency cesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage, and chorioamnionitis, show the strongest associations.
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Infection Control Practices Associated with Puerperal Sepsis in Harare City Maternity Units
Central African Journal of Public Health, 2019 The time of childbirth are responsible for about ten percent of maternal deaths and contribute to severe morbidity as well as long-term disability among many women.
Elizabeth Tirivavi +2 more
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A Case Study of Puerperal Group A Streptococcal Infection Complicated by Toxic Shock Syndrome
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2020 Puerperal infection with group A streptococcus (GAS), Streptococcus pyogenes, is associated significant morbidity and mortality. When associated with toxic shock syndrome (TSS), mortality rates rise to approximately 50%.
Robert J. Olp +2 more
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Puerperal infection from the perspective of humanized delivery care at a public maternity hospital Infección puerperal del punto de vista de la atención humanizada al parto en maternidad pública Infecção puerperal sob a ótica da assistência humanizada ao parto em maternidade pública [PDF]
Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2007 This is an epidemiological, prospective and non-concurrent study of the cohort type about puerperal infection from the perspective of humanized delivery care, based on information from 5,178 records of patients who went through the experience of ...
Elisângela Euripedes Resende Guimarães +2 more
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Burden and determinants of puerperal sepsis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
European Journal of Medical ResearchBackground Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and is responsible for nearly one-fifth of maternal deaths worldwide. In Ethiopia, it remains a significant contributor to maternal mortality; however, a comprehensive understanding of ...
Yonas Abebe +2 more
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Actualización sobre infección puerperal Puerperal infection: a review
Iatreia, 1993 <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Se presenta una revisión del tema de la Infección puerperal que Incluye los factores de riesgo general, intraparto y operatorios, la etiología bacteriana y la ...
Ómar Armando Méndez Gallo
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Outcomes of hysterectomy for puerperal sepsis at an Academic Hospital: A retrospective study [PDF]
Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South AfricaBackground: Pregnancy-related sepsis contributes significantly to maternal mortality. While there is substantial information on postpartum hysterectomy, information on outcomes of hysterectomy as source control for puerperal sepsis is limited.
Esther Olusola +3 more
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A Retrospective Study of Puerperal Infection and its Aftermath: Current Scenario from a Tertiary Healthcare Centre, Telangana, India [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2023 Introduction: Even after decades of the development of lowcost and effective antibiotics, puerperal infections remain an important cause of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality.
Sindhu Kodali +4 more
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The Effect of Instructional Guidelines Regarding Puerperal Sepsis Prevention on the Knowledge and Practice of Postpartum Mothers [PDF]
Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2022 : Background: Puerperal sepsis is a genital tract infection occurring within the rupture of placental membranes or labor until 42nd days of the post - partum period.
NORA Abdelfattah
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