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How does an infection from an abortion be detected?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Post abortion infect: Signs of post abortion infection can include foul smelling vaginal discharge, fevers, chills, pelvic tenderness or bleedding associated with severe abdominal pain. Please get immediate medical care if you have these symptoms.

Answered 5/14/2013

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