Abstract
Anaerobic organisms are the most common organisms recovered in blood cultures from patients presenting with septic abortion. An analysis of complications arising with each species of bacteria indicates a rational approach to antimicrobial therapy. The combination of penicillin and tetracycline is effective against the majority of organisms recovered in blood culture. Since hypotension with oliguria is a feature of infection with gram-negative organisms, kanamycin should be added to cover organisms that are tetracycline-resistant. Gas-gangrene antitoxin should be administered if the features of clostridial septicemia are present. Early curettage remains a significant feature of treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 704-708 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - May 1970 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology