Obstetric and neonatal outcomes among pregnancies with hepatitis E infection

Sachin Hiralal Pardeshi; Niranjan Mayadeo

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20163828

Authors

Sachin Hiralal Pardeshi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Niranjan Mayadeo Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20163828

Keywords:

DIC, Hepatitis E, Jaundice, Maternal mortality, Viral hepatitis

Abstract

Background: Maternal mortality is an important health indicator. Hepatitis E is a common viral infection affecting pregnant women. The maternal morbidity and mortality relating to this infection is not extensively reported and deserves to be studied.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care referral centre and the obstetric and neonatal outcomes among patients with hepatitis E infection were studied for duration of 1 year.

Results: Among 24 patients, there were 7 mortalities. Majorities were primigravidae and presented during third trimester. A sizeable number required blood transfusions and ICU stay. 7 were stillbirths and majorities were low birth weight babies.

Conclusions: Hepatitis E causes significant maternal and neonatal morbidity.

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