Incidence and predictors of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at Debre Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Keralem Anteneh Bishaw (Author), Yewbmirt Sharew (Author), Endihnew Beka (Author), Bewket Yeserah Aynalem (Author), Liknaw Bewket Zeleke (Author), Melaku Desta (Author), Bekalu Kassie (Author), Haile Amha (Author), Tewodros Eshete (Author), Workineh Tamir (Author), Kerebih Bantigen (Author), Henok Mulugeta (Author), Addisu Andualem Ferede (Author), Yibelu Bazezew Bitewa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPuerperal sepsis is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality, particularly in low and middle-income countries where most maternal deaths occur. Women with puerperal sepsis are prone to long-term disabilities, such as chronic pelvic pain, blocked fallopian tubes, and secondary infert...