ANSWER: (B) SepsisREF: Forensic Medicine and Toxicology By R.N.Karmakar page 230, Textbook of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Krishan Vij 5th ed fig 26.2The most common complication from illegal abortion is retained product of conception; the most frequent cause of death is infection and sepsis.NATURAL VS CRIMINAL ABORTION Natural abortionCriminal abortionCauseSpontaneousInducedPrecipitating factorMaternal or fetal diseaseUnwanted pregnancyEvidence of genital violenceAbsentPresentForeign body from genitalsAbsentMay be presentToxic effect of drugAbsentMay be presentFetal injuryAbsentRarely present