[Clinical analysis of 39 cases of hepatitis E in pregnancy].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce clinical manifestations and treatment of hepatitis E in pregnancy.


METHODS
Thirty-nine cases of hepatitis E in pregnancy, were analysed from June. 1992 to Jun. 1994, retrospectively on its epidemiologic characteristics, clinical manifestations and prognosis.


RESULTS
The prognosis of sporadic cases of hepatitis E in pregnancy was good and its main complications were premature rupture of membranes, uterine inertia and fetal distress.


CONCLUSIONS
Sporadic case is the main form of hepatitis E in pregnancy in Beijing. Active treatment and intensive monitoring would improve its prognosis.
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Beijing Youan Hospital.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000209:etiology; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications; D016751:Hepatitis E / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies