Cholera in pregnancy: outcomes from a specialized cholera treatment unit for pregnant women in Leogane, Haiti.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between cholera in pregnancy and negative fetal outcome has been described since the 19(th) century. However, there is limited published literature on the subject. We describe pregnancy outcomes from a specialized multidisciplinary hospital unit at the onset of a large cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010 and 2011.

Methods

Pregnant women with cholera were hospitalized in a specialized unit within the MSF hospital compound in Léogâne and treated using standard cholera treatment guidelines but with earlier, more intense fluid replacement. All women had intravenous access established at admission regardless of their hydration status, and all received antibiotic treatment. Data were collected on patient demographics, pregnancy and cholera status, and preg

SUBMITTER: Ciglenecki I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3744413 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature