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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among mothers who give birth at Jigjiga Public Hospitals, Jigjiga, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based unmatched case-control study [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Introduction Puerperal sepsis is a significant public health concern in low-resource settings, including Ethiopia, where it is a major contributor to maternal mortality, accounting for 13% of maternal deaths. We investigated the determinants of puerperal
Hassan Nur Ali, Abdullahi Ahmed Tahlil, Mahad Ali Mohamud, Fuad Ismail Daud, Tesfaye Gobena, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim   +6 more
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Human CEACAM1 is targeted by a Streptococcus pyogenes adhesin implicated in puerperal sepsis pathogenesis [PDF]

Nature Communications, 2023
Life-threatening bacterial infections in women after childbirth, known as puerperal sepsis, resulted in classical epidemics and remain a global health problem.
Erin A. Catton, Daniel A. Bonsor, Carolina Herrera, Margaretha Stålhammar-Carlemalm, Mykola Lyndin, Claire E. Turner, Jo Soden, Jos A. G. van Strijp, Bernhard B. Singer, Nina M. van Sorge, Gunnar Lindahl, Alex J. McCarthy   +11 more
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Prevalence and outcome of puerperal sepsis among mothers in Nigeria: A five-year retrospective study [PDF]

Women and children nursing
Background: Puerperal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal illness and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, despite advances in diagnosis, antimicrobial therapy, and medical management.
David B Olawade, Deborah Tolulope Esan
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at public hospitals of Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia: Institution-based unmatched case-control study [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Background: World health organization reported that from 358,000 maternal deaths occurring during labor and childbirth about 15% were attributed to puerperal sepsis.
Talelign Tesfaye, Serawit Samuel, Temesgen Lera   +2 more
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Reported self-care practice toward prevention of puerperal sepsis and associated factors among postnatal mothers: Community-based cross-sectional study [PDF]

SAGE Open Medicine
Introduction: Puerperal sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in low-income countries, which can affect sustainable development goals. Even though it is a preventable problem through maternal self-care practices, maternal-reported
Sheleme Mengistu Teferi, Bezabih Terefe, Gebremariam Temesgen, Kenbon Seyoum, Neway Ejigu Debebe, Chala Kene, Girma Geta, Lema Fikadu Wedajo   +7 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at a tertiary care hospital in Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study [PDF]

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine
Background Puerperal sepsis, is a significant factor in maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in regions with lower income levels where maternal mortality rates are highest. However, it can be largely avoided if detected in time.
Keraj Seboka , Abenet Menene Gurara, Nardos Tilahun Bekele, Yohanes Abera Belachwe, Mihiret Shawel Getahun, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie   +5 more
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Determinants of puerperal sepsis among post partum women at public hospitals in west SHOA zone Oromia regional STATE, Ethiopia (institution BASEDCASE control study) [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2019
Background Puerperal sepsis is an infection of the genital tract, which occurs from rupture of amniotic sacs and within 42ndday after delivery. It happens mainly after discharge in the 1st 24 h of parturition.
Getu Alemu Demisse, Samuel Dessau Sifer, Buseraseman Kedir, Daniel Belema Fekene, Gizachew Abdissa Bulto   +4 more
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics Associated with Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy due to Puerperal Sepsis in Malawi. [PDF]

Int J MCH AIDS, 2022
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In Malawi, emergency peripartum hysterectomy continues to be routine for the management of puerperal sepsis. While the hysterectomy may be life-saving for the mother, it carries with it life-altering permanent sterility.
Stokes M, Olson A, Algeo C, Rajab B, Mwalwanda C, Dongarwar D, Pope R.   +6 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Associated factors with Puerperal Sepsis among Reproductive Age Women in Nandi County, Kenya [PDF]

Journal of Midwifery & Reproductive Health, 2017
Background & aim: Studies have shown that puerperal sepsis is a major cause of maternal morbidity and the second cause of maternal mortality in the developing world. This study aimed to determine the incidence and management of puerperal sepsis among the
Maritim Violet Chepchirchir, Jackim Nyamari, Margaret Keraka   +2 more
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Burden of puerperal sepsis and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Archives of Public Health, 2021
Background Puerperal sepsis is a genital tract infection that can occur from amniotic fluid rupture to six weeks after birth. Maternal complication associated with puerperal sepsis includes prolonged hospital stay, septicemia, disseminated intravascular ...
Abenezer Melkie, Enyew Dagnew
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