Fetal Candida infection associated with an intrauterine contraceptive device.
Fetal Candida infection is rarely described but is often associated with a retained intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). A case of abortion due to Candida infection in a patient wearing an IUCD is reported.
Marelli
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, S. Raffaele Hospital, University of Milan, Italy.
Mariani
A
A
Frigerio
L
L
Leone
E
E
Ferrari
A
A
D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion / Q000382:microbiology; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000382:microbiology; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy