A life-threatening sexually transmitted Haemophilus influenzae in septic abortion: a case report.

Authors :: Pinhas-Hamiel O
Schiff E
Ben-Baruch G
Mashiach S
Reichman B
Source :: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology [Am J Obstet Gynecol] 1991 Jul; Vol. 165 (1), pp. 66.
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Haemophilus influenzae infections of the genitourinary tract are rare. A case of a life-threatening Haemophilus influenzae bacteremia associated with a septic abortion is presented. Sexual transmission of bacteria after orogenital contact is proposed as a possible source of this uncommon infection.

Subjects :: Adult
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation etiology
Female
Humans
Hypotension etiology
Pregnancy
Shock etiology
Abortion, Septic microbiology
Haemophilus Infections complications
Haemophilus influenzae
Sexually Transmitted Diseases complications

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