Abortion - infected

Definition

An infected abortion occurs when an infection develops in the material from the fetus or placenta or the lining of the uterus (endometrium).

See also:

• Incomplete abortion
• Inevitable abortion

Alternative Names

Causes

An infected abortion may occur if parts of the fetal or placental tissue stay in the uterus after an incomplete abortion.

Symptoms

• Fever
• Vaginal bleeding
• Cramping