The important strategy to prevent puerperal infection include Strict aseptic technique which includes hand washing by all health care personnel involved.
What is puerperal infection?
- A puerperal infection occurs when bacteria infect the uterus and surrounding areas after a woman gives birth.
- Also known as a postpartum infection
- About 10% of pregnancy related deaths are caused by these infections.
- It is caused due to trauma to the abdominal wall, genital and urinary tracts during childbirth or abortion.
- This trauma allows bacteria to enter normally sterile environments of genital tract.
- The most common puerperal infection is endometritis (inflammation of the uterine lining).
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