Septic shock, acute renal and liver failure following unsafe abortion using bitter leaves and wandering jew in northern Uganda: a case series
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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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