Pregnancy Outcome in Women with Dengue Infection in Northern India.

ABSTRACT

Background: Dengue is the most prevalent mosquito-borne infection worldwide. Vertical transmission after maternal dengue infection to the fetus and pregnancy losses in relation to dengue infection have been reported. Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the maternal and fetal consequences of dengue fever (DF) infection during pregnancy. Methodology: A retrospective analysis of all pregnant women with DF was done over a period of 1 year. Clinical, laboratory, maternal and fetal outcomes and early neonatal outcomes were collected from patients with confirmed dengue infection. Result: An upward trend was observed with a striking feature of severe thrombocytopenia in 36% cases. Oligohydramnios and low birth weight were the most common and peculiar outcomes. Preterm delivery with increased risk of cesarean section was noted. Vertical transmission occurs in pregnancy but no evidence of congenital anomaly could be traced.