Staphylococcus saprophyticus, an Unusual Cause of Pyelonephritis and Sepsis in Pregnancy

Maternal sepsis accounts for 13% of U.S. maternal deaths, with an estimated 2.2 deaths per 100 000 live births. Early identification and treatment are critical in sepsis. Maternal sepsis is often a polymicrobial condition. Common causative agents include Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococcus, anae...

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Main Authors: Rebecca C. Olsen, Brandon Abbott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2024-01-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2023.0613
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