(O86.0) Infection of obstetric surgical wound

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158 215 in individuals diagnosis infection of obstetric surgical wound confirmed
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3 599 deaths with diagnosis infection of obstetric surgical wound
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease infection of obstetric surgical wound

Diagnosis infection of obstetric surgical wound is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only

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Women receive the diagnosis infection of obstetric surgical wound

3 599 (2.3 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease infection of obstetric surgical wound - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29

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No Cases of the Disease Infection of obstetric surgical wound identified in Men
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 50-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-49

Disease Features infection of obstetric surgical wound

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Infection of obstetric surgical wound - what does this mean

Infection of an obstetric surgical wound occurs when bacteria enter the wound during or after an obstetric procedure and cause an infection. this can be caused by improper wound care or a weakened immune system, and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.

What happens during the disease - infection of obstetric surgical wound

The pathogenesis of infection of an obstetric surgical wound is multi-factorial and can be due to a combination of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative factors. pre-operative factors include pre-existing medical conditions, immunosuppression, and inadequate pre-operative hygiene. intra-operative factors include inadequate surgical technique, prolonged duration of the procedure, and introduction of foreign bodies. post-operative factors include inadequate wound care, inadequate drainage, and inadequate post-operative antibiotics. all of these factors can lead to contamination of the wound, allowing for colonization and infection by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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4 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Infection of obstetric surgical wound - Prevention

The prevention of infection of obstetric surgical wound involves the use of aseptic technique during the surgical procedure, proper wound care after the procedure, and the use of prophylactic antibiotics administered before and after the procedure. additionally, proper hand hygiene, gowns, and gloves should be used to prevent the spread of infection.