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Hi i have a big fear of developing sepsis. i am 4 days postpartum and im so scared. is this unlikely or rare to happen?

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Fever: At four days after delivery, you are more or less safe. Enjoy your baby. Wish you good health! Get HPV vaccine.

Answered 12/23/2019

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Post partum sepsis: Post partum sepsis -- bloodstream infection following childbirth, usually streptococcal -- was a common life threatening problem before 150 years ago, but is rare today. It has become even rarer since obstetricians began routinely testing pregnant women for vaginal strep infection and treating it, if found, before labor. When it rarely happens, onset is within 2 days of delivery. No worries!

Answered 12/23/2019

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