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Babesiosis in pregnancy.

Authors :
Raucher HS
Jaffin H
Glass JL
Source :
Obstetrics and gynecology [Obstet Gynecol] 1984 Mar; Vol. 63 (3 Suppl), pp. 7S-9S.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

Babesiosis is a malaria-like illness due to intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites. To the authors' knowledge, this unusual disease has not previously been described in a pregnant woman. Herein is reported the case of a gravid woman with an intact spleen who developed infection with Babesia microti in the fifth month of gestation. Her illness resolved following supportive care only, and evidence of transmission of disease to the fetus was not found.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0029-7844
Volume :
63
Issue :
3 Suppl
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6538326