**2.1.2 Septic abortion**

The commonest causative organism is Clostridium. It manifests few hours to 1-2 days after abortion with fever, vomiting and pain abdomen. Progression to shock and death is rapid. Jaundice due to hemolysis and cutaneous vasodilatation contribute to bronze skin coloration. Anemia, leucocytosis and thrombocytopenia with associated disseminated intravascular coagulation may be seen. Management consists of antibiotics and volume resuscitation. Other therapies include hysterectomy, hyperbaric oxygen, antitoxin and exchange transfusion.

### **Late pregnancy causes**
