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Abortion - infected

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Illustrations Alternative Names Definition	Causes Symptoms

Illustrations

Early pregnancy

Alternative Names Return to top

Infected miscarriage

Definition Return to top

An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

See also:

Causes Return to top

An infected abortion may occur if parts of the fetal or placental tissue stay in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.

Symptoms Return to top

Fever
Vaginal bleeding
Cramping

Update Date: 11/8/2006

Updated by: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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