Causes and consequences of fever in Amazonian pregnant women: A large retrospective study from French Guiana
Najeh Hcini,
Véronique Lambert,
Olivier Picone
et al.
Abstract:Objective
The aim of this study was to describe different causes and consequences of fever during pregnancy in Western French Guiana and along the Maroni River.
Study design
A retrospective single-center study including all patients with a history of documented fever ≥ 38°C during pregnancy at the West French Guiana Hospital for 9 years. Postpartum fever and nosocomial infections were excluded. We focused on medical history and on clinical and biological findings. Causes were characterized as confirmed or un… Show more
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