Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Jan 2002)

Haemophilus influenzae Septic Abortion

  • Thomas L. Cherpes,
  • Shimon Kusne,
  • Sharon L. Hillier

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/S1064744902000170
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 3
pp. 161 – 164

Abstract

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Background: Haemophilus influenzae septic abortion is typically caused by nontypeable strains of the organism. Furthermore, nontypeable species with a special affinity for the genital tract are the most frequent isolates encountered, and an ascending vaginal or cervical infection is often the suspected route of transmission.