Clinical profile and outcome of critically ill pregnant females with H1N1 influenza

Conclusion Pregnant females in our study had 60 per cent mortality. Thus, awareness, early diagnosis and treatment should be provided to them. Guidelines, policy changes and government protocols are required specifically for pregnant females with H1N1 Influenza A infection. Our st udy was an observational study and comparisons with non-pregnant females were not done, conclusions applicable to entire pregnant population was not derived.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research