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Medical Conditions - Septic Abortions

Septic abortion is a serious uterine infection that occurs during or before or after abortion. It occurs due to induced abortion done by an untrained practitioner using non-sterile techniques. It cuases infection due to Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, and Hemolytic streptococci. The symptoms and signs appear immediately within 24 to 48 hours of abortion. The symptoms are chills, fever, vaginal discharge, and abdominal pain. It is treated with intensive antibiotic therapy and uterine evacuation.

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What are the possible types of miscarriage during initial days of pregnancy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. During the first six weeks of pregnancy, if one bleed with cramps then it may be due to threatened miscarriage whereby one should seek immediate medical consultation.

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