First-Trimester Septic Abortion Due to Salmonella enteritidis omnienburg
1995
First-Trimester Septic Abortion Due to Salmonella enteritidis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): LoriAnn Zettell, Russel D. Jelsema, Nelson B. Isada
Primary Institution: Hutzel Hospital, Wayne State University
Conclusion
Non-typhoidal salmonella can cause rapid fetal demise and septic abortion.
Supporting Evidence
- Salmonella infections can lead to serious complications in pregnancy.
- The patient experienced rapid onset of symptoms and fetal demise.
- Positive blood cultures confirmed the presence of Salmonella enteritidis.
- The patient was treated with antibiotics and recovered after 8 days.
Takeaway
A pregnant woman got very sick from a type of salmonella and lost her baby quickly. This shows that salmonella can be dangerous during pregnancy.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with septic abortion due to salmonella.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
22-year-old healthy black primigravida.
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