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Infected Abortion - Septic Abortion
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
A septic abortion is diagnosed when a woman has a temperature of at least 101 F, plus other signs and symptoms of the condition. Other reasons for the fever, such as a cold or urinary tract infection, must be ruled out. As a result, a physical exam and pelvic exam will be done.
The provider may order diagnostic tests, including the following: