Abstract

PINA, Carla; PINTO, Fátima; RODRIGUES, Maria do Céu  and  SANTOS, Joana Lima. Escherichia coli Sepsis Following Second-trimester Amniocentesis. Arq Med [online]. 2008, vol.22, n.4-5, pp.121-122. ISSN 2183-2447.

Amniocentesis is a safe procedure with low risk for complications including infection. A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is reported. Bacteriological data showed positive blood cultures to Escherichia coli. The mechanisms of infection are discussed: contamination from the instruments, systemic dissemination of bacteria coming from an asymptomatic intra-amniotic infection and inoculation of the placenta with a needle passing through the bowel.

Keywords : amniocentesis; sepsis; Escherichia coli..

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