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Dengue fever in pregnant women: two case reports

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dengue fever is a zoonotic, vector-borne infectious disease caused by four distinct serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV 1–4). This infection has been reported in 128 countries with tropical and subtropical climates. Clinical manifestations range from mild symptoms to dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome with severe clinical manifestations. Dengue virus infection during pregnancy can lead to various complications affecting both the mother and the fetus. In severe cases of dengue fever in pregnant women, the most common complications include preterm birth and low birth weight. In contrast, infection during early pregnancy is not associated with fetal malformations or long-term consequences, but may result in miscarriage during the first trimester. This article presents two case reports of dengue fever in pregnant women returning from an endemic region. Both patients had traveled to Thailand and reported insect bites. The disease followed an uncomplicated course and resolved with recovery. Both pregnancies resulted in the delivery of full-term healthy infants.

Source: Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.17816/eid677306

Authors: Tatiana V. Kharlamova, Irina V. Barysheva, Darya M. Munina, Anna V. Eremeeva, Anastasiya D. Bogoyavlenskaya

Institution: Peoples' Friendship University of Russia

Language: English

Topic: Mosquito-borne diseases and control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413006873

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