Oligohydramnios in a pregnant Pakistani woman with Plasmodium vivax malaria

Binello, Nicolò; Brunetti, Enrico; Cattaneo, Federico; Lissandrin, Raffaella; Malfitano, Antonello

doi:10.1186/1475-2875-13-156

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“…In contrast to P. vivax , P. falciparum malaria showed an increasing correlation with August–September temperatures [10]. The wide irrigation network throughout the country, agricultural practices, and monsoon rains provide a favorable environment for the development and growth of malaria vectors [11].…”

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Occurrence and seasonal variation of human Plasmodium infection in Punjab Province, Pakistan

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BackgroundMalaria is the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Pakistan is considered as a moderate malaria-endemic country but still, 177 million individuals are at risk of malaria. Roughly 60% of Pakistan’s population, live in malaria-endemic regions. The present study is based upon the survey of various health care centers in 10 major cities of Northern and Southern Punjab to find out the malarial infection patterns in 2015. The diagnosis, seasonal variations, age and gender-wise distribution of Plasmodium spp. circulating in the study area were also included in the objectives.MethodsThe malaria-suspected patients ‘16075’ were enrolled for malaria diagnosis using microscopy, out of which 925 were malaria positive which were processed for molecular analysis using nested PCR. The 18S rRNA genes of Plasmodium species were amplified, sequenced, blast and the phylogenetic tree was constructed based on sequences using online integrated tool MEGA7.ResultsThe 364 cases recruited from Northern Punjab with the highest incidence in Rawalpindi (25.5%) and lowest in Chakwal (15.9%). From Southern Punjab 561 cases were enlisted Rajanpur (21.4%) maximum and lowest from Multan and Rahim Yar Khan (18%). The slide positivity rate, annual parasite incidence, and annual blood examination rates were 5.7 per 1000 population, 0.1, and 0.2% respectively. The only P. vivax (66.7%), P. falciparum (23.7%) and mixed infection by these two species (9.6%) were diagnosed. The same trend (P. vivax > P. falciparum > mixed infection) in species identification %age was confirmed from molecular analysis. However, the occurrence of malaria was higher in Southern Punjab (5.5%) as compared to the Northern Punjab (4.0%). The overall malaria percentage occurrence of treatment-seeking patients in all recruited cities of Punjab was 4.9%. The age-group of 1–20 and males among genders were more affected by malaria. The comparison of different seasons showed that the malaria infection was at a peak in Summer and post-monsoon.ConclusionThe incidence of malaria was high in the flood infected rural areas of Southern Punjab, Summer, and post-monsoon. The age group (1–20) and gender-wise males were more affected by malaria.

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Occurrence and seasonal variation of human Plasmodium infection in Punjab Province, Pakistan

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“…Chronic abruption can lead to a condition called chronic-abruption-oligohydramnios sequence (CAOS) in early pregnancy [31]. There are also case reports of malaria as a cause of oligohydramnios [32].…”

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Determinants of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Oligohydramnios After 37+0 Weeks of Gestation in Mekelle Public Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia

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Gebreezgabher

Yemane

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Background Oligohydramnios is a state of deficient amniotic fluid defined objectively using ultrasound measurements as single deepest vertical pocket less than 2 centimeters and/or amniotic fluid index less than 5 centimeters. It has been correlated with conditions that threaten both maternal and fetal health. The aim of this stuy is to assess determinants of adverse maternal and perinatal outcome in women with oligohydramnios after 37+0 weeks in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Mekelle General Hospital from April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019.Methods This was prospective observational study. Total population purposive sampling method was employed to collect data prospectively. Result During the study period, there were a total of 10,451 deliveries, of which 273 were complicated with oligohydramnios, making the prevalence of term oligohydramnios 2.6%. The composite adverse perinatal and maternal outcomes were 38.1% and 89.4% respectively. Primigravidity, degree of oligohydramnios, presence of intrauterine growth restriction and postterm pregnancy were associated with adverse perinatal outcome. Degree of oligohydramnios and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were found to be predictor of composite adverse maternal outcome. Conclusion Appreciation of determinants of composite adverse maternal and neonatal outcome can aid prompt interventions and mobilization of resources for resuscitation and early transfer to neonatal intensive care unit. Knowledge of determinants of maternal outcome can serve as a tool for patient counseling and for anticipation of maternal complications.

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“…A tropical disease such as malaria has been reported for its major impact on reproductive health [ 36 ]. Thus, malaria remains a significant tropical parasitic infection in pregnancy that contributes importantly to anemia and the cycle of retarded growth and development [ 27 , 37 ].…”

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Assessment of intestinal and blood protozoan infections among pregnant women visiting ante-natal care at Tafo Hospital, Ghana

Atakorah

Afranie

Addy

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Oligohydramnios in a pregnant Pakistani woman with Plasmodium vivax malaria

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References 18 publications

Occurrence and seasonal variation of human Plasmodium infection in Punjab Province, Pakistan

Occurrence and seasonal variation of human Plasmodium infection in Punjab Province, Pakistan

Determinants of Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Oligohydramnios After 37+0 Weeks of Gestation in Mekelle Public Hospitals, Northern Ethiopia

Assessment of intestinal and blood protozoan infections among pregnant women visiting ante-natal care at Tafo Hospital, Ghana

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