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childbed fever


childbed fever

n. See puerperal fever.

puer′peral fe′ver


n. a bacterial infection of the endometrium occurring in women after childbirth or abortion, usu. as the result of unsterile obstetric practices. [1760–70]
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Noun1.childbed fever - serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommonpuerperal feverblood poisoning, septicaemia, septicemia - invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection
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childbed fever


puerperal

 [pu-er´per-al] pertaining to a puerpera or to the puerperium.puerperal fever an infectious, sometimes fatal, disease of childbirth; until the mid-19th century, this dreaded, then-mysterious illness could sweep through a hospital maternity ward and kill most of the new mothers. Today strict aseptic hospital techniques have made the condition uncommon in most parts of the world, except in unusual circumstances such as illegally induced abortion. Called also puerperal sepsis and childbed fever.
Puerperal fever results from an infection, usually streptococcal, originating in the birth canal and affecting the endometrium. This infection can spread throughout the body, causing septicemia. The preliminary symptoms are fever, chills, excessive bleeding, foul lochia, and abdominal and pelvic pain. In acute stages, the pain spreads to the legs and chest; complications may be serious or even fatal. Treatment consists mainly of administration of antibiotics, which in most instances promptly clear up the infection. If the disease has progressed to an acute stage before treatment begins, blood transfusions may be necessary.

pu·er·per·al fe·ver

postpartum sepsis with a rise in fever after the first 24 hours following delivery, but before the eleventh postpartum day. Synonym(s): childbed fever, puerperal sepsis

childbed fever

n. See puerperal fever.

pu·er·per·al fe·ver

(pyū-er'pĕr-ăl fē'vĕr) Postpartum sepsis with a rise in temperature after the first 24 hours following delivery, but before the eleventh postpartum day.
Synonym(s): childbed fever.

childbed fever

Infection of the raw inner surface of the womb where the PLACENTA has separated. Also called puerperal sepsis. This once highly dangerous condition is now easily treated with antibiotics.

childbed fever


  • noun

Synonyms for childbed fever

noun serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions)

Synonyms

  • puerperal fever

Related Words

  • blood poisoning
  • septicaemia
  • septicemia
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