Septic Abortion: Diagnosis & Tests (Infected Abortion)

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Septic Abortion

Alternate Names : Infected Abortion

Septic Abortion | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

A septic abortion is diagnosed when a woman has a temperature of at least 101 F, plus other signs and symptoms of the condition. Other reasons for the fever, such as a cold or urinary tract infection, must be ruled out. As a result, a physical exam and pelvic exam will be done.

The provider may order diagnostic tests, including the following:

a CBC, or complete blood count, to look for signs of infection

a pregnancy ultrasound, which may show fetal tissue, a dead fetus, or an empty sac in the uterus

cultures of blood or uterine contents, to check for the presence of bacteria that cause an infection

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Author: Eva Martin, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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