Pneumonia in Pregnancy

[摘要] Pneumonia complicating pregnancy requires a prompt diagnosis and the institution of adequatesupportive and antimicrobial therapy. In a patient with a classic presentation of pneumonia, themost likely pathogens areStreptococcus pneumoniaeandHaemophilus influenzae. In a patient with anatypical presentation of pneumonia,Mycoplasma pneumoniaeandChlamydia pneumoniaeare frequentlyencountered. In a patient suffering from acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS),Pneumocystis cariniiis the most frequent pathogen. The antimicrobial therapy, therefore, has to betailored to the sensitivity patterns of these pathogens in the community. Hospitalization is recommendedfor the pregnant patient diagnosed with pneumonia to ensure effective supportive care andminimize the risk of preterm labor and delivery.

[学科分类] 妇产科学