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Influenza virus infection in pregnancy: a review

Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2015-08, Vol.94 (8), p.797-819 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2015 Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology ;2015 Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology. ;Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica © 2015 Nordic Federation of Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology ;ISSN: 0001-6349 ;EISSN: 1600-0412 ;DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12680 ;PMID: 26012384 ;CODEN: AOGSAE

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  • Title:
    Influenza virus infection in pregnancy: a review
  • Author: Meijer, Wouter J. ; van Noortwijk, Aleid G.A. ; Bruinse, Hein W. ; Wensing, Annemarie M.J.
  • Subjects: Antiviral Agents - therapeutic use ; Female ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Immunization ; Infections ; Influenza ; Influenza, Human - diagnosis ; Influenza, Human - epidemiology ; Influenza, Human - therapy ; maternal health ; Mortality ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - diagnosis ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - epidemiology ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - therapy ; Pregnancy Outcome ; treatment ; Vaccination ; Womens health
  • Is Part Of: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2015-08, Vol.94 (8), p.797-819
  • Description: Background Influenza virus infection is very common and a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in specific populations like pregnant women. Following the 2009 pandemic, several reports on the effects of influenza virus infection on maternal health and pregnancy outcome have been published. Also the safety and efficacy of antiviral treatment and vaccination of pregnant women have been studied. In this review, we have analyzed and summarized these data. Objective To provide information on the influence of influenza virus infection during pregnancy on maternal health and pregnancy outcome and on the effect of treatment and vaccination. Data sources We have searched Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library. We used influenza, influenz*, pregnancy and pregnan* as search terms. Study selection In total, 294 reports were reviewed and judged according to the STROBE guidelines or CONSORT statement. In all, 100 studies, published between 1961 and 2015, were included. Results Compared to the general population, pregnant women are more often hospitalized and admitted to an intensive care unit due to influenza virus infection. For hospitalized patients, increased rates of preterm birth and fetal/neonatal death are reported. Early treatment with oseltamivir is associated with a reduced risk of severe disease. Vaccination of pregnant women is safe and reduces maternal and neonatal morbidity. Conclusions There is level 2b evidence that maternal health and pregnancy outcome can be severely affected by influenza virus infection. Antiviral treatment may diminish these effects and vaccination protects pregnant women and neonates from infection (level of evidence 2b and 1b, respectively).
  • Publisher: United States: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
  • Language: English;French;German
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0001-6349
    EISSN: 1600-0412
    DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12680
    PMID: 26012384
    CODEN: AOGSAE
  • Source: Journals@Ovid Open Access Journal Collection Rolling
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