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Severe acute respiratory syndrome in pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15625153     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: There is limited worldwide experience with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in pregnancy. We present a case of SARS complicating pregnancy in the third trimester, with outcome data on both the mother and baby. CASE: A 33-year-old gravida 2 para 1 fulfilling the World Health Organization case definition for probable SARS was admitted to our institution at 31 weeks of gestation with fever, a dry cough, and patchy infiltrates on chest X-ray. The patient was previously healthy and acquired SARS from close contact with an infected family member. Convalescent serology results were positive for antibodies to coronavirus. She stayed in hospital for 21 days and did not require intensive care admission or ventilatory support. Labor occurred spontaneously at term, and a healthy female baby was delivered with no evidence of infection. CONCLUSION: Severe acute respiratory syndrome in pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening illness with complicated management issues. Hospitalization and care by a multidisciplinary team may optimize chances for a good outcome.
Authors:
Mark H Yudin; Donna M Steele; Michael D Sgro; Stanley E Read; Peter Kopplin; Kevin A Gough
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Obstetrics and gynecology     Volume:  105     ISSN:  0029-7844     ISO Abbreviation:  Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  2005 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-12-30     Completed Date:  2005-02-08     Revised Date:  2009-10-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0401101     Medline TA:  Obstet Gynecol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  124-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Infectious Diseases, St. Michael's Hospital, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. yudinm@smh.Toronto.on.ca
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious* / diagnosis,  therapy
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome* / diagnosis,  therapy

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