Determinants of puerperal sepsis among postpartum women at a tertiary care hospital in Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study

• Main Authors: Keraj Seboka (Author), Abenet Menene Gurara (Author), Nardos Tilahun Bekele (Author), Yohanes Abera Belachwe (Author), Mihiret Shawel Getahun (Author), Yohannes Mekuria Negussie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Puerperal sepsis, is a significant factor in maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in regions with lower income levels where maternal mortality rates are highest. However, it can be largely avoided if detected in time. Recognizing and dealing with the root causes early is...