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Dengue Infection And Miscarriage: A Prospective Case Control Study, Si Lay Khaing
Dengue Infection And Miscarriage: A Prospective Case Control Study, Si Lay Khaing
Si Lay Khaing
Abstract Background: Dengue is the most prevalent mosquito borne infection worldwide. Vertical transmissions after maternal dengue infection to the fetus and pregnancy losses in relation to dengue illness have been reported. The relationship of dengue to miscarriage is not known. Method: We aimed to establish the relationship of recent dengue infection and miscarriage. Women who presented with miscarriage (up to 22 weeks gestation) to our hospital were approached to participate in the study. For each case of miscarriage, we recruited 3 controls with viable pregnancies at a similar gestation. A brief questionnaire on recent febrile illness and prior dengue infection …