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Fever in pregnancy or after birth
Look for the source; screen for sepsis.
Source: RCOG GTG 64 (2024)Source
| Uterus | Chorioamnionitis (in labour) / endometritis (after birth): tender uterus, offensive lochia. |
|---|---|
| Urine | UTI / pyelonephritis — loin pain. |
| Chest | Pneumonia, flu, COVID. |
| Wound / perineum | CS wound or tear infection. |
| Breast | Mastitis, abscess. |
| Legs | DVT/thrombophlebitis. |
Red flags or lactate ≥2: open Emergencies → Sepsis.
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