title: [Severe infections in pregnancy and the puerperium--prevention and therapy].
abstract: Serious infections during pregnancy and puerperium hold the second place as a cause of maternal mortality. The most dangerous infections are chorioamnionitis and puerperal infections especially after cesarean section. Their prevention and management are dealt with.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004716:Endometritis / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011645:Puerperal Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Schwere Infektionen in der Schwangerschaft und im Wochenbett--Prophylaxe und Therapie.