Pregnancy Outcome in Women with Dengue Infection in Northern India.
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2014-04
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Background: Dengue is the most prevalent mosquito-borne infection worldwide. Vertical transmission after maternal dengue
infection to the fetus and pregnancy losses in relation to dengue infection have been reported. Objective: The aim of the
study was to assess the maternal and fetal consequences of dengue fever (DF) infection during pregnancy. Methodology:
A retrospective analysis of all pregnant women with DF was done over a period of 1 year. Clinical, laboratory, maternal and
fetal outcomes and early neonatal outcomes were collected from patients with confirmed dengue infection. Result: An upward
trend was observed with a striking feature of severe thrombocytopenia in 36% cases. Oligohydramnios and low birth weight
were the most common and peculiar outcomes. Preterm delivery with increased risk of cesarean section was noted. Vertical
transmission occurs in pregnancy but no evidence of congenital anomaly could be traced.
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Dengue fever, pregnancy, dengue hemorrhagic fever
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Agrawal Prabhat, Garg Ruchika, Srivastava Soumya, Verma Urvashi, Rani Rekha. Pregnancy Outcome in Women with Dengue Infection in Northern India. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Apr; 24(11):1053-1056.