Babesiosis in Pregnancy: An Imitator of HELLP Syndrome

HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a serious pregnancy complication that can cause significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. There are several conditions that may occur in pregnancy that may imitate the laboratory findings and clinical presentat...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Khangura, Raminder Kaur, Williams, Nayo, Cooper, Shontreal, Prabulos, Anne- Marie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Thieme Medical Publishers 2019
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6488351/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31041119
http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1687873
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Sumario:HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets) is a serious pregnancy complication that can cause significant maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. There are several conditions that may occur in pregnancy that may imitate the laboratory findings and clinical presentation of HELLP syndrome. Babesiosis is a parasitic imitator of HELLP syndrome that can be spread by the tick, transfusions, or congenitally. Recognition and treatment of this condition is important to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.

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