What are the complications of chorioamnionitis?

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What are the complications of chorioamnionitis?

If the mother has a serious case of chorioamnionitis, or if it goes untreated, she might develop complications, including:

  • Infections in the pelvic region and abdomen
  • Endometritis (an infection of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus)
  • Blood clots in the pelvis and lungs
  • Sepsis (a life-threatening infection in the blood)

The newborn might also have complications from a bacterial infection, including sepsis (infection of the blood), meningitis (infection of the lining of the brain and the spinal cord), and respiratory problems.

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