Condition
Abortion - infected
David Cohen, M.D.Published 29 December 20041 min read
Key points
- An abortion accompanied by infection of the fetal material, placental material, and endometrium (lining of the uterus).
- Fever is a typical symptom and accompanies the other typical symptoms of an abortion or miscarriage, such as vaginal bleeding and cramping.
- A typical cause is the infection of remaining fetal or placental tissue in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.
Alternative names
Infected miscarriage
Definition
An abortion accompanied by infection of the fetal material, placental material, and endometrium (lining of the uterus). Fever is a typical symptom and accompanies the other typical symptoms of an abortion or miscarriage, such as vaginal bleeding and cramping.
A typical cause is the infection of remaining fetal or placental tissue in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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