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. 1988 Jul;33(7):671-4.

Bacterial endocarditis. A serious pregnancy complication

S M Cox  1 , G D Hankins, K J Leveno, F G Cunningham
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  • PMID: 3172068

Bacterial endocarditis. A serious pregnancy complication

S M Cox et al. J Reprod Med. 1988 Jul.

Abstract

The incidence of bacterial endocarditis, a rare complication of pregnancy, may be increasing due to illicit drug use. Increased awareness, with prompt diagnosis and aggressive treatment during gestation, may lead to improved maternal and neonatal outcomes.

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