Outcomes of visceral leishmaniasis in pregnancy: A retrospective cohort study from South Sudan.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is endemic in South Sudan, where outbreaks occur frequently. Because of changes in the immune system during pregnancy, pregnant women are considered particularly vulnerable for developing complications of VL disease, including opportunistic infections. There is limited evidence available about clinical aspects and treatment outcomes of VL in pregnancy. We describe characteristics, maternal and pregnancy outcomes from a cohort of pregnant women with VL. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective analysis using routine programme data from a MSF health facility in Lankien, Jonglei State, South Sudan, between Oct 2014 and April 2018. Records were extracted of women diagnosed with VL while pregnant, and those symptomatic during pregnancy but diagnosed during t

SUBMITTER: Pekelharing JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7001985 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature