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A. Berardi, K. Rossi, F. Cavalleri, A. Simoni, L. Aguzzoli, G. Masellis, F. Ferrari

Maternal anaphylaxis and fetal brain damage after intrapartum chemoprophylaxis

We report a case of maternal anaphylaxis following intrapartum chemoprophylaxis. The term fetus developed severe brain damage as a consequence of intrapartum asphyxia. The lesions resulted from maternal hypotension following anaphylaxis. We discuss the feto-maternal risks and the controversial treatment of such a condition. The increasing number of penicillin-treated parturients will result in further cases of maternal anaphylaxis than previously found.

Journal of Perinatal Medicine, Walter de Gruyter

Print ISSN: 1619-3997
Volume: 32, 07/2004
Pages: 375 - 377

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