Determinants and aetiologies of postpartum pyrexia; a retrospective analysis in a tertiary health facility in the Littoral Region of Cameroon

Determinants and aetiologies of postpartum pyrexia; a retrospective analysis in a tertiary health facility in the Littoral Region of Cameroon

Abstract Background Postpartum febrile morbidity is relatively common, occurring in approximately 5–7% of births. Differentiating between potentially serious and benign causes of postpartum pyrexia (PP) is fundamental in curbing the mortality rate from sinister causes such as sepsis. The paucity of...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yannick Lechedem Ngunyi, Gregory Halle-Ekane, Nicholas Tendongfor, Etheldreda Leinyuy Mbivnjo, Armel Evouna Mbarga, Derick Nembulefack, Clifford Abonge Lo-oh, Thomas Obinchemti Egbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Postpartum pyrexia
Prevalence
Risk factors
Aetiologies
Douala general hospital
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-020-02867-2

Similar Items

Similar Items