Escherichia coli Sepsis Following Second-trimester Amniocentesis
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ARQUIVOS DE MEDICINA, 22(4/5):121-2 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. Key-words: amniocentesis; sepsis; Escherichia coli.
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