Puerperal fever (synonyms: puerperal fever and puerperal fever) was considered a feared disease of women in childbed since the existence of the first hospitals, and in the past, in the majority of cases, it led to the death of the affected women. What is puerperal fever? Among the diseases, which must be classified in the … Childbed Fever: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Diagnostics On the one hand, the fever in childbed fever is longer and higher than in endometrial inflammation, and on the other hand, the symptoms such as increased pulse (tachycardia) and restlessness of the patient are leading the way. In addition, the lochia (lochia) smells foul, which is caused by the decomposition products of the … Diagnostics | Postpartum fever
Prophylaxis The frequency of the occurrence of puerperal fever has fallen sharply since the discovery of hand disinfection by the gynecologist Ignaz Semmelweis in the 19th century. Before Semmelweis addressed the problem, women very often died of blood poisoning (puerperal sepsis) resulting from postpartum fever. Today, the incidence in Germany is about 5 percent. The … Prophylaxis | Postpartum fever
Introduction Postpartum fever (Puerperal fever) is an inflammation and inflammatory changes in the genital area of the woman during childbirth caused by bacteria. During the birth process, minor injuries and tears occur in the mother’s birth canal. Bacteria can then migrate through these small wounds and cause postpartum fever (Puerperal fever). Symptomatology As long as … Postpartum fever
