This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General obstetrics, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Puerperal sepsis can occur upto 
Select and explain. 
A. 1 week, B. 2 weeks, C. 3 weeks, D. 6 weeks
D: 6 weeks
Answer: D: 6 weeks 
Explanation: Infection of genital tract which occurs as a complication of delivery is termed puerperal sepsis Puerperium lasts until 6 weeks after delivery Ref: Dutta Obs 9e pg 406.