Late Postpartum Pyrexia and Ascites Due to Peritoneal Tuberculosis

Abstract

Postpartum pyrexia is a serious condition which associates with increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Even though it is mostly associated with genital tract infections, tuberculosis has to be considered in prolonged pyrexia without any diagnosis due to its increased prevalence and atypical ways of presentation. This is a case of peritoneal tuberculosis presented with post-partum ascites and fever.