Pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis in pregnancy.
Successful treatment of pneumonia in pregnancy requires aggressive supportive therapy and effective antibiotic coverage. Prevention is crucial in dealing with aspiration pneumonia. A high index of suspicion should be maintained for pulmonary tuberculosis in the obstetrical population.
Maccato
M L
ML
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis*