Post-Partum Pyrexia

Introduction Post-partum pyrexia refers to body temperature of 38°C or more on 2 or more occasions during the first 10 days of the puerperium excluding the first day. Risk Factors include prolonged labour, prolonged premature rupture of membranes, retained placental tissue, instrumental deliveries and birth canal injuries. Causes of post-partum pyrexia The following conditions are … Read more