AETIOLOGY AND OUTCOME OF FEVER IN PREGNANCY- AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 15
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fever is the most common presentation of any infection, which can lead to grave prognosis of maternal and foetal outcome if not managed timely. So, this study was conducted to find out the aetiology and outcomes of fever in pregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS An observational study was conducted in Dr. BSAMCH, New Delhi. A total of 180 women admitted with fever during pregnancy from June 2016 to September 2016 were included in the study and managed according to hospital protocol. The aetiology, maternal and neonatal outcomes were noted and evaluated. Results were analysed on excel sheet. RESULTS Out of 180 women 33.33% were diagnosed with typhoid, 25% had viral fever, 22.23% with dengue, 11.6% with UTI, 5.56% with malaria and 0.05% with chikungunya. Approximately, 2.23% women had both typhoid and dengue. After treatment, 56.66% (n=102) of women were discharged in good foetal well-being condition. Twenty three percentage (n= 42) women had full-term normal vaginal delivery, 12.23% (n= 22) had preterm vaginal delivery and 7.78% (n= 14) underwent caesarean section. Two dengue patients had intrauterine foetal demise and they expired in postpartum period. Eleven neonates from preterm delivery required NICU admission. CONCLUSION The common causes of fever in pregnancy was typhoid, dengue and viral fever. Dengue fever was most fatal of all aetiologies. So rational and individualised approach in managing these patients with low threshold to admit them could be life saving for both mother and foetus.
Authors and Affiliations
Pundir Seema, Khatuja Ritu, Mahajan Puneeta, Sarda Nivedita, Rai Swati, Singhal Mohita
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