Maternal and fetal outcomes of dengue fever in pregnancy: a large prospective and descriptive observational study.

Rinnie BrarPooja SikkaVikas SuriMini P SinghVanita SuriRitin MohindraManisha Biswal

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2021)

Dengue in pregnancy adversely affects maternal and fetal outcomes with high maternal mortality of 15.9%. Prematurity and postpartum haemorrhage are significant risks to mother and baby. Vector control strategies should be implemented with vigour in affected areas.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
zika virus
dengue virus
pregnant women
aedes aegypti
preterm birth
preterm infants
type diabetes
body mass index
coronary artery disease
risk assessment