Childbed Fever (28 févr. 1879 – 29 oct. 1935)
Description:
Identified 1879
Most common cause of maternal death
Still a major cause of maternal death in poorer countries
Cause of death was related to unsanitary practices by doctors
Use of antiseptics and sanitary practices drastically reduced the illness.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
28 févr. 1879
29 oct. 1935
~ 56 years