Hepatic Dysfunction in Typhoid Fever During Pregnancy
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چکیده
We described the hepatic dysfunction found in 10 cases out of 32 women with typhoid fever during pregnancy. This was associated with late diagnosis and maternal and perinatal complications.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
دوره 2006 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006