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puer·per·al fever
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Princeton's WordNet
puerperal fever, childbed fevernoun
serious form of septicemia contracted by a woman during childbirth or abortion (usually attributable to unsanitary conditions); formerly widespread but now uncommon
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puerperal fevernoun
A fever, following childbirth or abortion, due to infection of the uterus.
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puerperal fever
Puerperal fever is a serious medical condition characterized by high fever, chills, and severe uterine pain that occurs in women after childbirth, miscarriage, or abortion. It is typically caused by a bacterial infection of the female reproductive tract, especially the uterus, which becomes vulnerable after the physical trauma associated with delivery. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications such as sepsis or even death. This condition is also known as childbed fever.
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Puerperal fever
Puerperal fever or childbed fever, is a bacterial infection contracted by women during childbirth or miscarriage. It can develop into puerperal sepsis, which is a serious form of septicaemia. If untreated, it is often fatal.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of puerperal fever in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of puerperal fever in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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