2012/10/19 by Angela Dempsey · 1 citation
Medicine · Immunology and Microbiology · #Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research #Reproductive tract infections research #Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
paper · doi:10.1097/grf.0b013e31826fd8f8
openalex publication_date 2012/10/19 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04
Though serious infection after induced abortion is rare, infections account for one third of abortion-related deaths in the United States. Most fatal cases of infection after induced medical abortion have involved clostridial species. These reported cases share important clinical features that may guide clinicians to earlier recognition and institution of therapy. This article reviews our current knowledge regarding serious clostridial infections postabortion including the typical clinical presentation, pathophysiology, modes of diagnosis, and available treatment.