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Septic Miscarriage
Infection Septic miscarriage Brief outline/clinical setting Infection of the uterus and products of conception. Infection occurs shortly before after abortion Aetiologies/organisms Group B Streptococci, Enterococci, E.coli, other enteric bacteria Optimal antimicrobial selection Amoxicillin- clavulanate 1.2g ivi 8hrly Duration Dependant on culture results Alternative if allergic/not available For
| Infection | Septic miscarriage |
|---|---|
| Brief outline/clinical setting | Infection of the uterus and products of conception. Infection occurs shortly before after abortion |
| Aetiologies/organisms | Group B Streptococci, Enterococci, E.coli, other enteric bacteria |
| Optimal antimicrobial selection | Amoxicillin- clavulanate 1.2g ivi 8hrly |
| Duration | Dependant on culture results |
| Alternative if allergic/not available | For urgent Gynae review and admission for source control |
| Rationale | |
| Level of evidence | Moderate |
| Link to Guideline | Click here |