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Bacterial pneumonia infection in pregnancy

Tracy Ashby1, Peter Staiano1, Nimeh Najjar1

  • 1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, University of Florida, UF Health Clinical Center, 655 West 8th Street, Suite 7-088, C-54, Jacksonville, FL, 32209, USA.

Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology
|August 15, 2022
PubMed

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Bacterial pneumonia during pregnancy is a serious infection linked to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. This review covers causes, complications, diagnosis, and safe antibiotic use in pregnant and breastfeeding individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Bacterial pneumonia is the leading fatal non-obstetrical infection in pregnancy.
  • Pregnancy-related physiological and anatomical changes increase susceptibility.
  • Associated with adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the causes and complications of bacterial pneumonia in pregnancy.
  • To discuss diagnostic and management strategies in outpatient and inpatient settings.
  • To highlight antibiotic selection considerations during pregnancy and lactation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of bacterial pneumonia in pregnancy.
  • Synthesis of etiological pathogens, complications, and outcomes.
  • Analysis of diagnostic and management guidelines.
  • Review of antibiotic safety in pregnancy and lactation.

Main Results:

  • Identifies common bacterial pathogens responsible for pneumonia in pregnant individuals.
  • Details maternal and fetal complications arising from bacterial pneumonia.
  • Outlines current diagnostic approaches and treatment protocols.
  • Emphasizes critical factors for antibiotic selection during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

  • Bacterial pneumonia poses significant risks to both mother and fetus.
  • Timely diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial.
  • Careful consideration of antibiotic therapy is essential for safety during pregnancy and lactation.

Keywords:
AntibioticsBacterial pneumoniaFetal outcomesMaternal outcomesPregnancy

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