Obstetrics and Gynecology
doi: 10.25005/2074-0581-2023-25-2-248-259
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RISK FACTORS FOR MATERNAL SEPSIS

D.A. Saydalieva, M.F. Dodkhoeva, R.A. Abdullaeva

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan

Objective: In modern medicine suppurative diseases of puerperas are among the most significant medical and social problems of obstetrics, occupying a leading position in the structure of maternal morbidity and mortality throughout the world. High incidence, an upward trend, a growing number of cases of cesarean sections (CS), insufficient detection and registration, along with obstetric aggression characterize these formidable complications that can occur during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. According to the literature data, in spite of the high relevance of the problem, research on the incidence of postpartum purulent inflammatory complications, risk factors for their development, clinical picture, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment, as well as the algorithm for managing patients with these complications in Tajikistan is scarce.

Keywords: Postpartum period, postpartum infection, postpartum suppurative diseases, sepsis, risk factors for sepsis.

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Authors' information:

Saydalieva Dilafruz Alovuddinovna,
PhD Student of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4979-7896
E-mail: dilaksaidali@gmail.com

Dodkhoeva Munavvara Fayzulloevna,
Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Full Professor, Professor of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
Researcher ID: AAC-4784-2019
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9373-4318
SPIN: 9749-6174
Author ID: 313026
E-mail: dodkho2008@mail.ru

Abdullaeva Rano Abdugafarovna,
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-3100-2343
E-mail: ranoshechka74@mail.ru

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