title: Intraamniotic infection with Candida albicans associated with a retained intrauterine contraceptive device: a case report.
abstract: Intrauterine infection with Candida albicans is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. We report the association of an intrauterine contraceptive device with such an infection in an asymptomatic patient. This infection, discovered incidentally at the time of genetic amniocentesis for advanced maternal age, resulted in a spontaneous abortion at 18 weeks' gestation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: C V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Horenstein
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Platt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis; D002821:Chorioamnionitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*