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A septic abortion or septic miscarriage is a form of miscarriage that is associated with a serious uterine infection. The infection carries risk of spreading infection to other parts of the body and cause sepsis, a grave risk to the life of the woman. ==Signs and symptoms== In a woman with septic abortion, signs and symptoms that are related to the infection are mainly: * High fever, usually above 101 °F * Chills * Severe abdominal pain and/or cramping /or strong perineal pressure * Beginning miscarriage symptoms (heavy bleeding and or cramping) that suddenly stops and does not resume * Prolonged or heavy vaginal bleeding * Foul-smelling vaginal discharge * Backache or heavy back pressure A cold or urinary tract infection may mimic many of the symptoms. As the condition becomes more serious, signs of septic shock may appear, including: * Low blood pressure (hypotension) * Low body temperature (hypothermia) * Little or no urine output (oliguria) * Respiratory distress (dyspnea and labored breathing) Septic shock may lead to kidney failure, bleeding diathesis, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Intestinal organs may also become infected, potentially causing scar tissue with chronic pain, intestinal blockage, and infertility. If the septic abortion is not treated quickly and effectively, the woman may die. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Septic abortion」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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