Septic shock, acute renal and liver failure following unsafe abortion
using bitter leaves and wandering jew in northern Uganda: a case series
Abstract
This case series describes the unusual severe toxicity of two herbal
medicines that are frequently used to induce abortion in Northern
Uganda. It highlights possible associations of Commelina Africana
(wandering jew) with uterine necrosis complicated by and sepsis, and of
Vernonia amygdalina (bitter leaf) with acute liver and renal failure
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