A woman came in her sixth day of puerperium complains of foul-smelling vaginal discharge and a rise in temperature above normal. How will you manage her?

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This is a case of an infection of the genital tract; it is a complication of delivery termed as puerperal sepsis.
Management of puerperal sepsis can include:
1. Isolation of the patient
2. Adequate fluid and calorie intake
3. Correction of anemic condition
4. Reduction in temperature if high
5. Antibiotic administration
6. Paracetamol as antipyretic

A Woman Came in Her Sixth Day of Puerperium Complains