Therapeutic Outcome Assessment on Post-Partum Sepsis

Abstract

BACKGROUND Postpartum sepsis or puerperal sepsis, an infectious condition which develops within six weeks of after delivery, is one of the underlying causes that contribute to maternal death, and its associated complications, not only in developing countries, but also in developed countries. The strong prevalence of postpartum sepsis is mainly due to the literacy rate of the country. The study was carried out to throw light on the aetiology and management of postpartum sepsis in obstetrics & gynaecology department at