answersLogoWhite

0

Puerperal infection affects an estimated 1-8% of new mothers in the United States.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Congenital infection occurs in how many infants born to infected mothers?

Congenital (present at birth) infection occurs in one out of every 800-1,400 infants born to infected mothers.


How do you draw out infection out of a bite?

There are many ways to draw out an infection, from a bite wound. A person can squeeze the infected area, and push it out, they can use peroxide, or rubbing alcohol.


How many gay men are infected with HIV?

Statistics about infection rates vary, however most number indicate 25% of white MSM (Men who have sex with Men) are infected with HIV. 50% of African American MSM are infected.


How do I cure my navel piercing infection?

How do you know it's infected? Many things can look like and infection but are something quite different Contact your professional body piercer for assistance.


Why might the drop in hiv infection rates be misleading?

In Africa the drop in infection rate might mean that almost as many people are dying of AIDS as are being infected of HIV.


How many males show sypmtoms five weeks after chlamydia infection?

50% of men infected show symptoms of chlamydia.


Is there a possibilty that a kidney infection is causing dizzy spells?

A kidney infection can have many symptoms. Blood in the urine, pain in the lower back, and dizziness are all signs that a kidney may be infected.


How many infants whose mothers have fifth disease are born with signs of the disease?

About one-third of infants whose mothers contract fifth disease during pregnancy show signs of infection at birth.


How often do HIV infected people get the flu?

It is hard to say how many people with HIV are infected with the flu every year. That statistic may not be being kept. HIV infection does make a person more susceptible to infections. There are many factors that play into flu infection, including hand washing and exposure to the public. These conditions vary greatly on an individual basis.


How many women first infected with CMV during pregnancy pass the infection onto their fetuses?

about 1-3% of women have their first or primary CMV infection during pregnancy and about one-third of these infections are transmitted to fetuses.


How long can a person carry HIV before it shows up?

It is possible for someone to be infected with HIV for a very long time before they experience any symptoms or signs of infection. Some people may be infected for years without knowing. The amount of time varies depending on the person's lifestyle and how their body responds to the infection. Regular HIV testing is the only way to know one's status.


How many babes did Jane Seymour have?

Only one, Prince Edward. She died shortly after his birth, due to puerperal fever.