Case Report: Chorioamnionitis and Premature Delivery due to Burkholderia pseudomallei Infection in Pregnancy.

We report a case of placental infection leading to preterm delivery in a mother diagnosed with septicemiaand pneumonia due to Burkholderia pseudomallei in pregnancy. Placental infection occurred despite prolonged ceftazidime therapy.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 22, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Porter MC, Pennell CE, Woods P, Dyer J, Merritt AJ, Currie BJ Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research