1st April 2022

A 25-year-old female who is 1-week postpartum presents with fever and vaginal discharge

A 25-year-old female who is 1-week postpartum presents with fever and vaginal discharge. Her pregnancy was complicated by placenta praevia, and she subsequently proceeded with Caesarean section at 37 weeks. She describes crampy pelvic pain and brown, foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Her observations include HR 100 bpm, RR 20 bpm, O2 saturation 97%, BP 100/60 mmHg, temperature 38.5°C.  

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.