Abstract
Infrequently, post-Caesarean endometritis can progress to severe conditions. A case of post-Caesarean endometritis caused by Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum is reported in a young patient. In therapy-resistant endometritis unusual causative organisms should be considered and special microbiological investigations are recommended.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
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Drug Resistance
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Endometritis / microbiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Mycoplasma Infections / drug therapy*
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Mycoplasma Infections / etiology
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Mycoplasma hominis* / classification
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Mycoplasma hominis* / drug effects
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Mycoplasma hominis* / isolation & purification
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Pregnancy
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Ureaplasma Infections / drug therapy
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Ureaplasma Infections / etiology
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Ureaplasma urealyticum / classification
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Ureaplasma urealyticum / drug effects
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Ureaplasma urealyticum / isolation & purification