Okonofua F E, Esen U I, Bamgbose J K
Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Perinatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Trop Geogr Med. 1990 Apr;42(2):166-7.
A fatal case of tetanus arising from premature rupture of membranes in a retained dead fetus is presented. The condition followed the vaginal insertion of some herbs by a local herbalist. The case illustrates the danger of anaerobic infection in the presence of intrauterine fetal death particularly when it is complicated by premature rupture of membranes. Undue vaginal manipulation as happened in this case is an additional hazard and should be avoided.
本文报告了一例因死胎滞留、胎膜早破引发的破伤风致死病例。该情况是由当地一名草药医生经阴道插入一些草药所致。此病例说明了宫内胎儿死亡时厌氧感染的危险性，尤其是当伴有胎膜早破并发症时。如本病例中发生的过度阴道操作是另一个危险因素，应予以避免。
