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This document discusses septic abortion, defined as an intrauterine infection following an abortion. It can result from infected retained pregnancy tissue, use of non-sterile instruments for abortion, or uterine perforation. Common causative organisms are various bacteria. Clinical presentation includes fever, abdominal/pelvic pain, and offensive vaginal discharge. Examination may reveal cervical motion tenderness and infected material on examining fingers. Complications can be immediate, like shock, or lon
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