ABSTRACT
Background: Caesarean section (CS) wound infections represent a substantial burden to the health system and the prevention of such infections should be a healthcare priority in developing countries. Aim and objectives: Prospective study aimed to evaluate all postoperative wound sepsis or fever cases at KGH, VSP during 6 months period of time January and June 2017. Materials and methods: All postoperative cases with wound sepsis were evaluated. Detailed clinical data, investigations, bacteriological evaluation, sensitivity to antibiotics noted. Results: A total no of 1000 cases with postoperative sepsis in a 6months period of time was followed and results were analyzed. Conclusion: All postoperative cases with wound sepsis and fever were analyzed for etiological factors, associated co morbid factors and their sensitivity to antibiotics noted.