By definition,<unk>  is caused by a variety of bacterial infections. Bacteria can come from vaginal and endocervical flora or can be transmitted sexually. The development of sepsis is primarily due to two scenarios. When there is an incomplete abortion caused by the pathogens that result in products of conception remaining in the body. The second scenario occurs intentional<unk>  procedures leads to the spread of the infection from the placenta or fetus to the uterus; this can subsequently cause pelvic<unk> amia. Possible pathogens include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Escherichia coli, Mycoplasma hominis, Clostridium perfringens, Klebsiella and Proteus species, staphylococcal strains, and other gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria. In 2011, an analysis was done to determine if a pregnant woman should be screened for Group B Streptococcus which has been found to be a cause for many diseases including<unk> . Within the large range of potential pathogens, in third world countries tetanus is the most common cause, while in the U.S. Clostridium perfringens is the most common cause especially in induced abortions. In situations where intentional abortion is performed illegally or in impoverished countries, there is a higher risk of<unk>  complications because it is likely that the procedure was performed by non-professionals in unhygienic settings, making way for more exposure to infectious bacteria. Put in perspective, infection caused 62% of illegal abortion and 51% of miscarriages, however infection only caused 21% of deaths from legally performed<unk> s.
Septic abortion
Toxic abortion
Unsafe abortion
Chorioamnionitis
Obstructed labour
Instillation abortion
After-birth abortion
Prelabor rupture of membranes