jan 1, 1879 - Childbed Fever

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Childbed Fever is most common maternal death after childbirth. The bacterium, Streptococcus pypgenes, was identified in 1879. Antibiotics were not available until the 1930's. This remains a major cause of maternal mortality today in resource-poor settings. The symptoms of Childbed Fever are headache, elevated temperature, chills, vomiting, dry tongue & lips, abdominal tenderness, and foul smell.

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