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Category - The Postpartum Period

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A 26 years old had a normal vaginal delivery some days ago. She reports high fever and foul smelling vaginal discharge. Of the following, which is the probable be cause?

Preterm labor
Anxiety
Puerperal sepsis
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: C - Puerperal sepsis

Puerperal sespsis is a systemic infection of the genital tract that occurs as a complication of delivery. If left untreated, it can be fatal.

Causes of puerperal sepsis can include:
1. Bacteria
2. Malnutrition and anemi
3. Delivery in unhygienic condition
4. Vaginal examinations in unhygienic condition
5. Infection during cesarean delivery

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