1. Peritonitis following caesarean section in a low-resource setting.
- Author
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Onrust M, Mtaya G, Phiri P, and Riches J
- Subjects
- Humans, Female, Pregnancy, Adult, Cesarean Section adverse effects, Peritonitis etiology, Peritonitis microbiology, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use
- Abstract
Maternal sepsis is the third-leading cause of maternal death worldwide, and caesarean section is an important risk factor for developing maternal infection. In this case, we present a patient with peritonitis following a caesarean section in a low-resource setting. Severe infections are familiar to medical staff in such settings; however, there is insufficient evidence regarding their incidence and optimal management. The case highlights the problem of limited access to microbiological testing and antibiotic availability, restricting management options. Furthermore, suboptimal quality of care in healthcare facilities and delays in presentation hamper early detection and efficient treatment of maternal infections. These issues must be addressed to reduce cases of maternal infection following caesarean section in low-resource settings, and subsequent maternal morbidity and mortality., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
- Published
- 2024
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