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Endometritis

Endometritis

Background

Infection of the endometrium postpartum

  • Cervical/vaginal flora enter the uterine cavity during labour and delivery

Polymicrobial infection (similar to chorioamnionitis)

C/S, especially after labour Chorioamnionitis/Fever in Labour

  • Fever
  • Tachycardia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Uterine tenderness