A rare case of chorioamnionitis by Morganella morganii complicated by septicemia and adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Morganella morganii, a gram-negative bacterium, usually infects older patients with urinary catheters, but does not commonly affect pregnant women. In this report we present a case of chorioamnionitis caused by Morganella morganii. The case was complicated by a life-threatening Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Carmona
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital Clínic i Provincial, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Fábregues
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F
Alvarez
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R
Vila
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J
Cararach
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V
D000328:Adult; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000209:etiology*; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*