Infective endocarditis in pregnancy. A report of 3 cases.
Three pregnant patients with infective endocarditis presented with haematuria. The importance of this symptom is stressed and a brief review of immune-complex glomerulonephritis is given. The role of antibiotic therapy in preventing infective endocarditis is discussed.
Dommisse
J
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town.
D000328:Adult; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular