%0 Journal Article
%T Nontuberculous Mycobacterium during
Pregnancy: A Case Report
%A Berger H
%A Geary M
%A Wong H
%A Zipori Y
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%D 2017
%R 10.21767/2573-0320.10003
%X Background: The purpose of the present case report was to describe an exacerbation of maternal respiratory condition during pregnancy and its association with severe fetal growth restriction. Case: A 29-year old woman, gravida 1, para 0, at 22 weeksĄŻ gestation was admitted to due to poorly controlled asthma and nontuberculous mycobacterium pulmonary infection, namely mycobacterium kansasii. With anti-tuberculous therapy, systemic steroids, in addition to supportive care, gradual clinical improvement was noticed. An uncomplicated cesarean section was performed at 37 weeksĄŻ gestation due to minimal interval growth in a severely growth restricted fetus. Conclusion: Early symmetrical fetal growth restriction should be anticipated with underlying, uncontrolled respiratory pathology, necessitating close monitoring in order to facilitate the optimal timing of delivery.
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