After amniocentesis, which statement about infection risk is most accurate?

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After amniocentesis, which statement about infection risk is most accurate?

Infection signs after amniocentesis don’t appear right away. The procedure carries a small risk of introducing bacteria, but if infection does occur, the signs generally develop over hours to days, not immediately. So saying there would not be signs of infection so soon after the procedure is the most accurate statement. The other options overstate timing or eliminate risk altogether, which isn’t correct because infections are possible, though uncommon, and would not be expected to present immediately.

Infection signs after amniocentesis don’t appear right away. The procedure carries a small risk of introducing bacteria, but if infection does occur, the signs generally develop over hours to days, not immediately. So saying there would not be signs of infection so soon after the procedure is the most accurate statement. The other options overstate timing or eliminate risk altogether, which isn’t correct because infections are possible, though uncommon, and would not be expected to present immediately.

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