Bacterial endocarditis. A serious pregnancy complication

S. M. Cox; G. D.V. Hankins; K. J. Leveno; F. G. Cunningham

Bacterial endocarditis. A serious pregnancy complication

S. M. Cox, G. D.V. Hankins, K. J. Leveno, F. G. Cunningham

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Abstract

The incidence of bacterial endocarditis, a rare complication of pregnancy, may be increasing due to illicit drug use. Increased awareness, with prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment during gestation, may lead to improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	671-674
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Volume	33
Issue number	7
State	Published - 1988
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Bacterial endocarditis. A serious pregnancy complication

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