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Abortion - infected

Early pregnancy
Early pregnancy

Definition

  

An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

See also:


Alternative Names

  
Infected miscarriage

Causes, 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

Signs and tests

  


Treatment

  


Support Groups

  


Expectations (prognosis)

  


Complications

  


Calling your health care provider

  


Prevention

  


 
Review Date: 11/8/2006
Reviewd By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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