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Maternal Sepsis (Puerperal fever)

What is maternal sepsis? Maternal sepsis is a severe bacterial infection, usually of the uterus (womb), which can occur in pregnant women or more commonly, in the days following childbirth. Infection that occurs just after childbirth is also known as puerperal sepsis. Bacteria called group A Streptococcus (GAS) are an important cause of maternal sepsis. GAS … Continue reading Maternal Sepsis (Puerperal fever)