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= Differential Diagnosis = |
== Differential Diagnosis == |
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* Any non-pregnancy cause of fever |
* Any non-pregnancy cause of fever |
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** [[Listeria]] |
** [[Listeria]] |
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= Investigations = |
== Investigations == |
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* The usual infection investigations: CBC, lytes, creat, blood +/- urine cultures, NP swab if the right season, other investigations depending on clinical context |
* The usual infection investigations: CBC, lytes, creat, blood +/- urine cultures, NP swab if the right season, other investigations depending on clinical context |
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* Fetal non-stress test |
* Fetal non-stress test |
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= Management = |
== Management == |
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* Supportive care |
* Supportive care |
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Revision as of 20:13, 15 August 2019
Differential Diagnosis
- Any non-pregnancy cause of fever
- Viral
- Bacterial
- Chorioamnionitis
- Listeria
Investigations
- The usual infection investigations: CBC, lytes, creat, blood +/- urine cultures, NP swab if the right season, other investigations depending on clinical context
- Make sure to get liver enzymes and urinalysis for non-infectious pregnancy complications
- Consider CXR if there are respiratory symptoms
- Fetal non-stress test
Management
- Supportive care
- Treat underlying cause
