West Nile virus encephalitis during pregnancy.
Obstet Gynecol
; 102(2): 229-31, 2003 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12907093
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
West Nile virus is an emerging pathogen in the United States. Although most cases are subclinical, serious infection can occur in the form of fulminant meningoencephalitis. CASE We present a case of West Nile virus meningoencephalitis complicating pregnancy. The patient presented in the second trimester with fever, nuchal rigidity, and mental status changes. The diagnosis was made by demonstrating the presence of immunoglobulin M antibody to West Nile virus in the cerebrospinal fluid. Gradual clinical improvement was noted after several days of supportive care. No obvious fetal consequences of infection were noted after birth.CONCLUSION:
Obstetricians and health care providers need to be mindful of West Nile virus infection in pregnant women presenting with fever and neurological signs, particularly in endemic areas.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações Infecciosas na Gravidez
/
Febre do Nilo Ocidental
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos