Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Puerperal infection
Introduction
Major puerperal infection, with postpartum complication
Major puerperal infection, with postpartum complication
- Urinary tract infection
- Other obstetrical complication
- Postpartum breast abscess
- Postpartum nonpurulent mastitis
- Postoperative infection
- Post surgical wound infection
- Retained products of conception
Ambulatory Medical Records
Ambulatory Medical Records
- Fever of unknown origin
- Perineal cellulitis
- Abscess
- Mastitis
- Septic pelvis phlebitis
- Urinary tract infection
- Endometritis
- Respiratory complication
- Thyroiditis
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