Coccidioidomycosis in pregnancy: Case report and literature review of associated placental lesions

Discussion This case demonstrates the potential for severe pulmonary coccidioidomycosis and vascular strain of pregnancy-associated vascular expansion in the first trimester of pregnancy and the possibility of a favorable pregnancy outcome in subsequent pregnancies after appropriate treatment. The route of feto-maternal transmission and placental lesions in coccidioidomycosis are discussed.

Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - October 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research