Escherichia coli Sepsis Following Second-trimester Amniocentesis
Amniocentesis is a safe procedure with low risk for complications including infection. A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is reported. Bacteriological data showed positive blood cultures to Escherichia coli. The mechanisms of infection are discussed: contamination from the instruments, systemic dissemination of bacteria coming from an asymptomatic intra-amniotic infection and inoculation of the placenta with a needle passing through the bowel.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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ArquiMed - Edições Científicas AEFMUP
2008
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| Online Access: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0871-34132008000300003 |
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