Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Registrar of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Wexford General Hospital, Wexford, Ireland

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• Case Report   
  Ovarian Vein Thrombosis Complicating Puerperal Group ‘A’ Streptococcal Sepsis
  Author(s): Gaboura A*, Safty Z, Das, Gleeson T, Carey B, Honan D and Babu S
  
  Group A Streptococcus (GAS) puerperal sepsis is still one of the significant causes of morbidity and mortality, despite the dramatic advancements in knowledge, prevention, and sepsis treatment since the days of Zimmerman. The incidence of GAS infections is variable. However, it is around 3-4 cases per 100,000 population every year in developed countries. It would be higher in developing countries. GAS Puerperal sepsis is the infection of the genital tract between membranes' rupture and the 42nd day postpartum, according to the WHO. We present the case of a 36-yearold Para 2, who came with fever and severe abdominal pain three days after vaginal delivery and progressed to septic shock. Differential diagnosis of complex appendicitis or Right Ovarian vessel thrombosis made. A Laparotomy confirmed Right Ovarian Vein Thrombosis, for which a Right Salpingo.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2165-7920.2021.11.1453

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