Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Systemic infection of Staphylococcus aureus in postnatal woman: a unique finding
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021;10(3):1183-1184.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20210756
Abstract
Staphylococcus bacteraemia is the leading cause of hospital acquired and community acquired bacteraemia. Complications associated are difficult to recognise. Mortality is 20 to 40%. This is a unique case discussing the metastatic spread of Staphylococcus infection following a wound infection. An informed consent was taken from the patient before publishing this case report.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Department of General Medicine Unit II, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India