Peritonitis Fetal

Fetal peritonitis (p. fetalis; lat. fetus fetus + Greek -itis, itis suffix meaning inflammation) - inflammation of the fetal peritoneum caused by intrauterine infection of the fetus.

Peritonitis in the fetus can be caused by various factors, such as intrauterine infection, metabolic disorders in the mother, trauma, etc.

With fetal peritonitis, the following symptoms are observed:

1. Increased maternal body temperature;
2. Increased fetal heart rate;
3. Maternal shortness of breath;
4. Lack of fetal movements.

Treatment of fetal peritonitis is carried out in a hospital setting. If necessary, a caesarean section is performed. After the birth of the child, treatment is carried out depending on the cause of peritonitis.