Sporotrichosis in Pregnant Women: A Study of 58 Cases
Author Information
Author(s): Freitas Dayvison Francis, Cunha Rodrigo Pernas, de Oliveira Raquel de Vasconcellos Carvalhaes, de Macedo Priscila Marques, do Valle Antonio Carlos Francesconi, Rezende Ana Paula Marinho Barbosa, Eiras Rosangela Vieira, Curi André Luiz Land, Carvalho Erika Moreira, de Moraes Raissa Lima, Almeida-Paes Rodrigo, Zancopé-Oliveira Rosely Maria, Gutierrez–Galhardo Maria Clara
Primary Institution: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hypothesis
What are the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of pregnant women with sporotrichosis?
Conclusion
Pregnant women with cutaneous sporotrichosis in this study recovered following physical therapies, suggesting these therapies may be effective.
Supporting Evidence
- 75.9% of patients were pregnant when they acquired sporotrichosis.
- 100% cure rate was observed in patients who completed follow-up.
- Thermotherapy was indicated for all patients with cutaneous lesions.
Takeaway
This study looked at 58 pregnant women who got a skin infection from a fungus. Most of them got better with special treatments that didn't harm their babies.
Methodology
This was a retrospective cohort study analyzing cases of pregnant women with culture-proven sporotrichosis from 1998 to 2023.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the retrospective nature of the study and reliance on medical records.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and subject to data loss and bias, with difficulties in following obstetric and pediatric outcomes.
Participant Demographics
Median age of participants was 27 years; 64.4% were black; 20.7% had comorbidities prior to pregnancy.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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