Incidence of maternal infection and its related outcomes in a public sector hospital in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal infections are responsible for maternal mortality and can lead to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirth, maternal sepsis, and spontaneous abortion as well as dire outcomes for the neonate. The impact of obstetric infections is largely felt in low- and middle-income countries, with Pakistan being one such country.

Objectives

To assess the frequency of maternal infections, the common sources responsible for their progression and their resulting impact on pregnancy, maternal, and neonatal health outcomes.

Design

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care, public sector hospital in Pakistan.

Methods

A total of 439 women, either antenatal or postnatal, with symptoms of infection were enrolled. Case report form

SUBMITTER: Amir F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature