International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Oct 2013
ReviewCauses of puerperal and neonatal sepsis in resource-constrained settings and advocacy for an integrated community-based postnatal approach.
Puerperal sepsis and neonatal sepsis are important causes of mortality and morbidity in low-income countries. ⋯ Management tools for community-based care of mothers with puerperal sepsis-including early detection, initiation of broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment, and timely referral-should be added to those currently in use for neonatal sepsis. Further research is required to address acceptability, feasibility, and impact of community-based presumptive treatment.