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Infected Abortion - Septic Abortion


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

A woman with a septic abortion is seriously ill, with the following symptoms that are related to the infection:

  • high fever, usually above 101 F
  • chills
  • severe abdominal pain or cramping
  • prolonged or heavy vaginal bleeding
  • foul-smelling vaginal discharge
  • backache
  • As the condition becomes more serious, signs of shock may appear. These include:

  • low blood pressure
  • low body temperature
  • little or no urine output
  • trouble breathing
  • If the septic abortion isn't treated quickly and effectively, the woman may die.


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