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  • Subtle symptoms can mimic common pregnancy discomforts, delaying recognition.
  • Compromised immunity in pregnancy increases susceptibility to severe infections.

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  • To review the major causes, recognition, and differentiation of maternal sepsis.
  • To outline the microbiological management strategies for sepsis in pregnancy.
  • To illustrate key concepts using detailed case studies.

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  • Literature review focusing on maternal sepsis causes and management.
  • Analysis of MBRRACE-UK 2017 report data on sepsis-related mortality.
  • Case study analysis to highlight diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Main Results:

  • Sepsis-related maternal mortality rate was 0.56 per 100,000 maternities (MBRRACE-UK, 2017).
  • Genital tract sepsis contributed significantly to mortality.
  • Early recognition is often delayed due to overlapping symptoms with normal pregnancy.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal sepsis requires vigilant recognition and prompt management.
  • Effective microbiological strategies are essential for improving outcomes.
  • Case studies underscore the importance of timely intervention in preventing maternal mortality.