Snapshot A 20-year-old, G1P1, recently gave birth to a healthy boy at 39 weeks gestation. He was delivered via cesarean section and the patient is now recovering on the unit. Approximately 2 days after the cesarean section, the nurse reports the patient's temperature is 101°F (38°C). On physical examination, the surgical site is clean, there is mid-abdominal, and uterine tenderness with foul-smelling lochia. Complete blood count reveals a leukocyte count of 18,000 cells/mm3. The patient is started on intravenous antibiotics. Introduction Overview login to view 3 more bullets Epidemiology Incidence login to view 2 more bullets Demographics login to view 1 more bullet Risk factors login to view 15 more bullets ETIOLOGY Pathogenesis login to view 1 more bullet Presentation Symptoms login to view 5 more bullets Physical exam login to view 6 more bullets Studies Serum labs login to view 1 more bullet Differential Normal postpartum changes login to view 3 more bullets Surgical site infection login to view 2 more bullets Pneumonia login to view 2 more bullets Pyelonephritis login to view 2 more bullets Mastitis login to view 2 more bullets Treatment Medical login to view 7 more bullets Complications Peritonitis Sepsis Abscess Prognosis Most infections are mild to moderate with a cure rate > 90% following antibiotic therapy