Abortion - Infected

What is Abortion - Infected?

An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

See also:

• Incomplete abortion
• Inevitable abortion

Alternative names

Infected miscarriage

Causes

An infected abortion may occur if parts of the fetal or placental tissue stay in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.

Symptoms & Signs

• Fever
• Vaginal bleeding
• Cramping

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Review Date: 11/8/2006

Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.