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