The Aetiologies and Impact of Fever in Pregnant Inpatients in Vientiane, Laos
Conclusion Fevers other than malaria, such as dengue, pyelonephritis, rickettsioses and typhoid are common causes of fever during pregnancy in the Asian tropics. Further investigations of their impact in the community on maternal death, fetal loss, vertical transmission, low birth weight and preterm birth are needed.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Vilada Chansamouth Source Type: research
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