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(2 weeks): Ref: 433-36-DPUERPERAL SEPSIS - An infection of the genital tract which occurs as a complication of delivery is termed puerperal sepsisPuerperal pyrexia: A rise of temperature reaching 100deg.4degF (38degC) or more (measured orally) on 2 separate occasions at 24 hours apart (excluding first 24 hours) within first 10 days following delivery is called puerperal pyrexia* Commonest responsible organism are anaerobic streptococcus* Uterus is the most common site of puerperal infection (Placental site are the common sites to be infected first, and uterus usually occurs between the 3rd and 6th day after delivery)