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Causes and consequences of fever in Amazonian pregnant women: A large retrospective study from French Guiana.

Najeh HciniVéronique LambertOlivier PiconeJean-Francois CarodMérédith MathieuRomane CousinFerroudja AkliGabriel CarlesCélia BasurkoLéo PomarLoïc EpelboinMathieu Nacher
Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2023)
In the Amazon region, causes of fever are diverse and often associated with epidemic waves, notably arboviruses. This must be considered when exploring possible causes of fever during pregnancy in these localities, including fetal anomalies and/or fetal loss. Physicians should consider the epidemiological context and avoid generalizations. Given the impact of emergent agents such as arboviruses on pregnancy, particular attention must be paid to the epidemiological context. This study can also help clinicians when managing fever in pregnant travelers or in their partner after having visited exposed areas. In this context, fetal abnormalities and adverse obstetric outcomes should be explored accordingly.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • primary care
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • palliative care
  • type diabetes
  • emergency department
  • preterm birth
  • metabolic syndrome
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • weight loss