Abstract
We describe a case of Chlamydia abortus in a woman in rural France who was pregnant, developed severe generalized infection, and suffered fetal loss. The case stresses the need for healthcare personnel to perform thorough anamnesis in pregnant women in farming areas and to advise them to avoid contact with small ruminants.
Keywords:
Chlamydia abortus; France; acute respiratory distress syndrome; bacteria; pregnancy; rural health; vaccine; zoonosis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chlamydia / isolation & purification*
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnostic imaging
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Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Doxycycline / therapeutic use
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Female
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Fetal Death
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Trimester, Second
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Prenatal Care*
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / drug therapy
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Doxycycline