What is puerperal fever?
Disease description:
I heard from my best friend that she has puerperal fever and is currently hospitalized for treatment. What exactly is puerperal fever?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
Puerperal fever mainly refers to a disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms invading the genital tract around six weeks after childbirth. Due to weakened immunity postpartum, the body has limited defense against external pathogenic bacteria, leading to puerperal infection. Under a doctor's guidance, this condition can be treated with antibiotic medications such as penicillin or cephalosporins.
