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Virus hepatitis A as an imported infection from Egypt in a pregnant woman


Authors: K. Šimeková;  I. Havlíčková
Authors‘ workplace: III. klinika infekčních a tropických nemocí 1. LF UK, Praha prednosta doc. MUDr. M. Holub, PhD.
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(1): 29-30
Category: Case Report

Overview

A 36-year-old patient had been on holiday in Egypt in March-April 2005. Three and a half weeks upon her return home she fell ill with virus hepatitis A (VHA). She was in the 30th week of pregnancy. In the 31st week she began to bleed, premature birth being imminent. The pregnancy was terminated by Caesarian section delivering a female newborn of 1570 grams. The VHA infection contributed to the premature delivery of the child. On the basis of experience of a number of authors it is recommended that pregnant women be vaccinated against VHA prior to visiting endemic regions.

Key words:
virus hepatitis A – pregnancy – imported infection.


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