title: A case of leptospirosis and pregnancy.
abstract: We present a case of leptospirosis presenting with jaundice at 28 weeks' gestation. We will discuss the clinical course and review the world literature.
authors: High Risk Pregnancy Unit, Enrique C. Sotomayor Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Guayaquil, Ecuador. peterchedraui@yahoo.com
authors: Peter A
authors: PA
authors: Chedraui
authors: Glenda
authors: G
authors: San Miguel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007919:Leptospira / Q000254:growth & development*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D015597:Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000469:parasitology*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D010400:Penicillin G