Babesiosis in Pregnancy: An Imitator of HELLP Syndrome
AJP Rep 2019; 09: e147-e152 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687873HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a serious pregnancy complication that can cause significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. There are several conditions that may occur in pregnancy that may imitate the laboratory findings and clinical presentation of HELLP syndrome. Babesiosis is a parasitic imitator of HELLP syndrome that can be spread by the tick, transfusions, or congenitally. Recognition and treatment of this condition is important to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | open access Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Khangura, Raminder Kaur Williams, Nayo Cooper, Shontreal Prabulos, Anne- Marie Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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