title: Infectious morbidity after cesarean delivery: 10 strategies to reduce risk.
abstract: Puerperal infection remains a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. The primary risk factor is cesarean delivery, which increases the risk 5- to 20-fold. This article reviews in detail the risk of puerperal infection following cesarean delivery, both endometritis and surgical site infection, in both high- and low-risk populations. Strategies to prevent such infections are also discussed using a systematic evidence-based approach.
authors.forename: Kelley
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Conroy
authors.forename: Angela F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Koenig
authors.forename: Yan-Hong
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Courtney
authors.forename: Hee Joong
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Errol R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Norwitz