Abortion-related infections across 11 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa: Prevalence, severity, and management.

Adama Baguiya Hedieh MehrtashMercedes BonetKwame Adu-BonsaffohRachidatou CompaoréFolasade Adenike BelloPhilip GovuleAusbert Thoko MsusaCaron R Kim Séni Kouanda

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)

Infection is frequent among severe abortion-related complications, and its case fatality rate is high. Further research to assess the relationship between abortion-related infections and outcomes is needed. There is also a need to question the quality of postabortion care and improve adequate use of antibiotics.

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