Diseases

Puerrperal Infection (During Postpartum)

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SYMPTOMS

Fever.
Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis caused by a swollen uterus.
Foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
Pale skin, which can be a sign of large volume blood loss.
Chills.
Feelings of discomfort or illness.
Headache.
Loss of appetite.

CAUSES

Anemia,obesity,bacterial vaginosis, a sexually transmitted infection,multiple vaginal exams during labor,monitoring the fetus internally,prolonged labor,delay between amniotic sac rupture and delivery,colonization of the vaginal tract with group b streptococcus bacteria.