[Cesarean section in a woman with acute blood-stage malaria]

Abstract

Malaria infection during pregnancy is a serious health problem in most of the world's tropical regions. The disease has also been imported into Western countries, however, as an increasing number of infected women, who may become pregnant, emigrate from areas where malaria is endemic. Infection during pregnancy can have serious repercussions for both mother and fetus. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are essential. We report the case of a woman from Guinea who debuted with severe, acute blood-stage malaria in the 32nd week of pregnancy and was admitted to the recovery care unit.