Recurrent disseminated coccidioidal meningitis in two subsequent pregnancies
dc.contributor.author | Blohm, J.E. | |
dc.contributor.author | McMahon, L.R. | |
dc.contributor.author | Hsu, C.-D. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-03T03:55:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-08-03T03:55:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-01-03 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Blohm, J. E., McMahon, L. R., & Hsu, C. D. (2024). Recurrent disseminated coccidioidal meningitis in two subsequent pregnancies. Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 63(2), 242-244. | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1028-4559 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.tjog.2024.01.022 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/673157 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: Recurrent disseminated coccidioidal meningitis in two subsequent pregnancies is rare and can pose a challenge in ensuring the health of both mother and baby. In this unique case we highlight this rare occurrence and subsequent treatment. Case report: A 29-year-old G4P1021 with a history of disseminated coccidioidomycosis in a previous pregnancy presented at 8 weeks gestation with nausea, headache, and neck pain. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis was positive for recurrent coccidioidal infection. She was started on Amphotericin and discharged. She re-presented at 30 week's gestation with phonophobia and photophobia, emesis, neck pain and swelling. MRI showed evidence of ventriculomegaly with communicating hydrocephalus. She was treated with therapeutic lumbar punctures throughout her pregnancy and a ventriculoperitoneal shunt following delivery. She had a spontaneous vaginal delivery at 38 weeks and 3 days with no complications. Conclusion: This unique case highlights the susceptibility of recurrent disseminated coccidioidomycosis in subsequent pregnancies and treatment thereof. © 2024 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Elsevier Ltd | |
dc.rights | © 2024 Taiwan Association of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license. | |
dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ | |
dc.subject | Coccidiomycosis | |
dc.subject | Meningitis | |
dc.subject | Pregnancy | |
dc.subject | Recurrent | |
dc.title | Recurrent disseminated coccidioidal meningitis in two subsequent pregnancies | |
dc.type | Article | |
dc.type | text | |
dc.contributor.department | College of Medicine, University of Arizona-Tucson | |
dc.contributor.department | Banner-University Medical Center, University of Arizona | |
dc.contributor.department | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Banner-University Medical Center, University of Arizona | |
dc.identifier.journal | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
dc.description.note | Open access journal | |
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dc.eprint.version | Final Published Version | |
dc.source.journaltitle | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
refterms.dateFOA | 2024-08-03T03:55:34Z |