Escherichia coli septic shock following second-trimester amniocentesis.
BACKGROUND
Genetic amniocentesis is considered a safe procedure with a low incidence of complications including infection.


METHODS
A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is presented.


CONCLUSIONS
Intra-amniotic infection after genetic amniocentesis should be treated aggressively with antibiotics and uterine evacuation.
Tebes
Stephen
S
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., USA. stebes@hsc.usf.edu
Zakhary
Atef S
AS
Spellacy
William
W
D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy