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[Septic abortion in Campylobacter jejuni infection]
R Abderhalden1, I Hösli, A Dellas
1Universitäts-Frauenklinik Basel.
Geburtshilfe Und Frauenheilkunde
|October 1, 1995
Summary
A 24-year-old woman experienced enterocolitis and sepsis from Campylobacter jejuni after a 16-week abortion. This case highlights the severe risks of Campylobacter jejuni infection during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Pregnancy involves significant physiological changes that can alter susceptibility to infections.
- Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of bacterial gastroenteritis, but invasive disease during pregnancy is rare.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old woman, gravida II, para I, presented with symptoms of enterocolitis and sepsis.
- The patient had undergone an abortion at 16 weeks of gestation prior to the onset of symptoms.
- Blood and stool cultures confirmed infection with Campylobacter jejuni.
Findings:
- The patient developed severe enterocolitis and systemic sepsis secondary to Campylobacter jejuni infection.
- The clinical course was complicated by the recent pregnancy termination.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for severe maternal morbidity from Campylobacter jejuni infections, particularly in the context of pregnancy and recent abortion.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for managing invasive Campylobacter infections in obstetric patients.
- Further research into the specific risks and management strategies for Campylobacter jejuni in pregnant and postpartum women is warranted.