Delivery-associated sepsis: trends in prevalence and mortality

Sepsis is a leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality. Previous studies have reported an increased prevalence of sepsis during pregnancy. Despite national campaigns to increase sepsis awareness, there is a lack of pregnancy-specific guidelines.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - February 17, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Anthony M. Kendle, Jason L. Salemi, Jean Paul Tanner, Judette M. Louis Source Type: research