Which of the following statements about puerperal sepsis is FALSE?
A) It is a complication of abortion or childbirth.
B) Its frequency of occurrence has decreased because of antibiotics and aseptic techniques.
C) It is transmitted from mother to fetus.
D) It is caused by health care personnel.
E) It begins as a focal infection.

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Puerperal sepsis is not transmitted from mother to fetus; it is an infection of the genital tract occurring after childbirth or abortion, often due to bacteria introduced during delivery or medical procedures.

Which of the Following Statements About Puerperal Sepsis Is FALSE