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Typhoid fever complicating pregnancy.

R Amster, J B Lessing, A J Jaffa

Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

|January 1, 1985

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Typhoid fever during pregnancy can infect the fetus, leading to septic abortion. This rare complication highlights the risk of trans-placental infection causing fetal demise, even in developed nations.

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Infectious Diseases
Fetal Medicine

Background:

Typhoid fever in pregnancy is a rare but serious condition, particularly in developed countries.
Maternal infection poses risks to fetal well-being, including potential transmission across the placenta.
Septic abortion is a severe outcome associated with certain pregnancy-related infections.

Observation:

This report details a case of a pregnant individual experiencing maternal typhoid fever.
The case involved a septic abortion, indicating a severe infection.
Evidence of trans-placental infection of the fetus was observed.

Findings:

Maternal typhoid fever can lead to fetal infection through the placenta.
Trans-placental infection in this case resulted in the demise of the fetus.

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The case underscores the potential for severe obstetric complications from typhoid fever.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering typhoid fever in pregnant individuals presenting with febrile illnesses and abdominal pain.
Emphasizes the need for prompt diagnosis and management of typhoid fever in pregnancy to prevent fetal loss.
Suggests that even in low-prevalence settings, typhoid fever remains a critical differential diagnosis in obstetric emergencies.