Definition
An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).
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Alternative Names
Infected miscarriageCauses, incidence, and risk factors
An infected abortion may occur if parts of the fetal or placental tissue stay in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Vaginal bleeding
- Cramping
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| • | Abortion |
| • | Fever |
Review Date:11/8/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.