Escherichia coli Septic Shock following Second-Trimester Amniocentesis
- 19 August 2005
- journal article
- case report
- Published by S. Karger AG in Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
- Vol. 20 (5) , 463-464
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000086833
Abstract
Background: Genetic amniocentesis is considered a safe procedure with a low incidence of complications including infection. Case Report: A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is presented. Conclusion: Intra-amniotic infection after genetic amniocentesis should be treated aggressively with antibiotics and uterine evacuation.Keywords
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