Key result
Severe pneumonia complicating pregnancy was associated with a 17% maternal mortality rate and high incidences of adverse fetal outcomes, including 86% preterm births and 71% cesarean sections among those presenting after 28 weeks.
Population
12 pregnant patients in their late second or third trimester diagnosed with severe pneumonia complicating…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Severe pneumonia in late pregnancy links to high maternal-fetal mortality; anemia/preeclampsia may flag risk but timing of delivery needs prospective data.
Cohort (n=12)
No
Severe pneumonia in late pregnancy carries a high risk of maternal and fetal mortality, with preterm birth and cesarean section being common adverse outcomes.
Wang et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Severe pneumonia complicating pregnancy (n=12). Severe pneumonia was evaluated on Maternal and fetal outcomes (mortality, preterm birth, cesarean section). Severe pneumonia complicating pregnancy was associated with a 17% maternal mortality rate and high incidences of adverse fetal outcomes, including 86% preterm births and 71% cesarean sections among those presenting after 28 weeks.
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