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Fetal Diagn Ther
; 20(5): 463-4, 2005.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16113574
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Genetic amniocentesis is considered a safe procedure with a low incidence of complications including infection. CASE REPORT: A case of genetic amniocentesis followed by Escherichia coli sepsis is presented. CONCLUSION: Intra-amniotic infection after genetic amniocentesis should be treated aggressively with antibiotics and uterine evacuation.