Infected C Section Incision

It s usually due to a bacterial infection in the.
Infected c section incision. Women having diabetes pregnancy complications such as high blood pressure autoimmune disease etc are at a higher risk of getting their c section incision infected. Because the skin is host to a variety of bacteria infection can set in. Harmful microbes coming into contact with the c section wound cause the infection.
A post cesarean wound infection can occur when bacteria get into the incision wound. One of the most common sites of infection following a c section is the incision. Infection can occur due to an array of causes though lack of adequate hygiene is one of the predominating one.
Signs of an infected c section incision include. An estimated 3 15 percent of. Doctors can treat surgical wound infections with medications and proper wound care.
Infected incisions may become red swollen and tender as the body activates the immune system to fight off the infection. A post cesarean wound infection is an infection that occurs after a c section which is also referred to as an abdominal or cesarean delivery. Hypertension can increase the risk of c section wound infections.