Virus hepatitis A as an imported infection from Egypt in a pregnant woman
Authors:
K. Šimeková; I. Havlíčková
Authors‘ workplace:
III. klinika infekčních a tropických nemocí 1. LF UK, Praha
prednosta doc. MUDr. M. Holub, PhD.
Published in:
Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(1): 29-30
Category:
Case Report
Overview
A 36-year-old patient had been on holiday in Egypt in March-April 2005. Three and a half weeks upon her return home she fell ill with virus hepatitis A (VHA). She was in the 30th week of pregnancy. In the 31st week she began to bleed, premature birth being imminent. The pregnancy was terminated by Caesarian section delivering a female newborn of 1570 grams. The VHA infection contributed to the premature delivery of the child. On the basis of experience of a number of authors it is recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against VHA prior to visiting endemic regions.
Key words:
virus hepatitis A – pregnancy – imported infection.
Labels
General practitioner for children and adolescents General practitioner for adultsArticle was published in
General Practitioner
2006 Issue 1
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