Gynaecology & Obstetrics General obstetrics 2cbc7158 Puerperal sepsis can occur upto A 1 week B 2 weeks C 3 weeks D 6 weeks High-Yield Explanation Infection of genital tract which occurs as a complication of delivery is termed puerperal sepsis Puerperium lasts until 6 weeks after delivery Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 406.