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Malaria in Pregnancy: Considerations for Health Care Providers in Nonendemic Countries.
Mills, Michelle; Holley, Sharon L; Coly, Paul; DeJoy, Susan.
  • Mills M; Department of Midwifery, Baystate OB/GYN Group, Inc., Springfield, Massachusetts.
  • Holley SL; Program Director, Nurse-Midwifery Specialty Master's Program, University of Alabama School of Nursing, Birmingham, Alabama.
  • Coly P; Division of Developmental Services, Department of Human Services, Windsor, Connecticut.
  • DeJoy S; Division of Midwifery and Community Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts.
J Midwifery Womens Health ; 66(3): 343-350, 2021 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1325030
ABSTRACT
Malaria is a common infection world-wide, which carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Health care providers in the United States may lack experience in recognizing and treating this disease. The pathophysiology of malaria differs during pregnancy, resulting in increased risk for serious morbidity and mortality for the woman and her fetus. Screening for risk factors, especially immigration from and travel to endemic countries, is critical. Symptoms of malaria can mimic influenza-type illnesses, causing delay in diagnosis. Consultation with an infectious disease specialist and hospitalization may be required for appropriate testing and treatment. Chemoprophylaxis and counseling regarding methods to reduce risk are important components of prevention. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have established protocols for treatment and are helpful resources for clinicians. A team approach to care based on the woman's stage of illness and recovery, can involve midwives, physicians, specialists and others.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Plasmodium / Malaria / Antimalarials Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Midwifery Womens Health Journal subject: Nursing / Obstetrics / Women's Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Plasmodium / Malaria / Antimalarials Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: J Midwifery Womens Health Journal subject: Nursing / Obstetrics / Women's Health Year: 2021 Document Type: Article