S Chawla1, V Manu2. 1. Graded Specialist (Obstetrics and Gynaecology) INHS Asvini, Colaba, Mumbai. 2. Graded Specialist (Pathology), INHS Sanjeevani C/o Navy Office, Cochin.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and increased infant mortality. METHODS: The study included 416 pregnant women reporting with fever and the impact of malaria on pregnancy was assessed. RESULT: The study revealed that the protozoal infection affects second trimester more commonly. It increases the chances of abortions, intrapartum foetal distress and meconium stained amniotic fluid. CONCLUSION: Malaria is an important cause of feto-maternal morbidity during pregnancy.
BACKGROUND:Malaria in pregnancy contributes to low birth weight and increased infant mortality. METHODS: The study included 416 pregnant women reporting with fever and the impact of malaria on pregnancy was assessed. RESULT: The study revealed that the protozoal infection affects second trimester more commonly. It increases the chances of abortions, intrapartum foetal distress and meconium stained amniotic fluid. CONCLUSION:Malaria is an important cause of feto-maternal morbidity during pregnancy.
Authors: R McGready; T Cho; J J Cho; J A Simpson; C Luxemburger; L Dubowitz; S Looareesuwan; N J White; F Nosten Journal: Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg Date: 1998 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 2.184