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(O86.8) Other specified puerperal infections
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158 215 in individuals diagnosis other specified puerperal infections confirmed
3 599 deaths with diagnosis other specified puerperal infections
2% mortality rate associated with the disease other specified puerperal infections
Diagnosis other specified puerperal infections is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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158 215
Women receive the diagnosis other specified puerperal infections
3 599 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified puerperal infections - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Other specified puerperal infections identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-49
Disease Features other specified puerperal infections
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified puerperal infections - what does this mean
Other specified puerperal infections occur when bacteria enter the uterus during or shortly after childbirth, usually through the vagina or cervix. these infections can cause fever, pain, and tenderness in the lower abdomen, and may lead to more serious complications if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - other specified puerperal infections
Other specified puerperal infections are a group of infections that occur during the postpartum period, usually within the first 6 weeks after delivery. these infections are caused by a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which can gain access to the uterus through the placenta, the birth canal, or the skin. risk factors for these infections include prolonged labor, prolonged rupture of membranes, instrument-assisted delivery, and cesarean delivery. if left untreated, these infections can lead to serious complications, such as sepsis, endometritis, and pelvic abscesses.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Obtain lab results including complete blood count, C-reactive protein, and urinalysis
- Culture any suspicious lesions
- Imaging studies such as X-rays or ultrasound
- Biopsy of affected tissue
- Endoscopic evaluation
- Microscopic examination of tissue or fluid samples
- Molecular testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms and eliminate the infection.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the infection.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Encourage the patient to rest and take plenty of fluids.
- Instruct the patient to keep the infected area clean and dry.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to the patient.
- Monitor the patient for any signs of complications.
- Refer the patient to a specialist if necessary.
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified puerperal infections - Prevention
The best way to prevent other specified puerperal infections is to practice good hygiene, including frequent and thorough hand washing, and to maintain a clean environment for women who have recently given birth. additionally, it is important to monitor the health of the mother and the baby closely, and to administer antibiotics as soon as any signs of infection are observed.