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Deaths due to infection after RU-486 use or childbirth

From Mary Kugler, R.N., About.com GuideMay 28, 2006

Did you know that 14 women in the U.S. have died due to a rare bacterial infection? Learn more about these women's deaths due to Clostridium sordellii infection after use of RU-486 (Mifeprex) or childbirth, the involvement of the CDC, FDA, and NIH in researching and tracking cases of infection, and legislation filed to halt Mifeprex sales in the U.S.
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August 3, 2008 at 3:32 pm
(1) Crystal :

RU-486 should be pulled from the market. Not only has it killed women, it has killed many more babies.

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