Adult

Ante-natal infection (chorioamnionitis, PROM with signs of infection, Sepsis of unknown cause)

Ante-natal infection

Includes

  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Pre-term rupture of membranes with signs of infection
  • Sepsis of unknown cause
See Ante-natal or post-partum - severe sepsis / septic shock). Severe sepsis and septic shock are medical emergencies and require prompt treatment with effective antimicrobials.
 
For cases of prolonged preterm rupture of membranes (PPROM) without evidence of infection: See Obstetric Surgery

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Last reviewed: 01 May 2025