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Review
. 2005 Sep;32(3):727-38.
doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2005.04.009.

Influenza and pneumonia in pregnancy

Vanessa R Laibl  1 , Jeanne S Sheffield
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Review

Influenza and pneumonia in pregnancy

Vanessa R Laibl et al. Clin Perinatol. 2005 Sep.

Abstract

Influenza is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality from febrile respiratory illness worldwide. Influenza in pregnant women has historically been associated with a higher rate of morbidity and mortality. Pneumonia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the number one cause of death from an infectious disease. Although pregnant women do not get pneumonia more often than nonpregnant women, it can result in greater morbidity and mortality because of the physiologic adaptations of pregnancy. Pregnant patients who have either of these conditions require a higher level of surveillance and intervention.

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