Ultrasound findings in pregnant women with uncomplicated vivax malaria in the Brazilian Amazon: a cohort study

摘要: During pregnancy, Plasmodium falciparum-induced malaria can cause placental lesions and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). There are few published studies on vivax-induced in pregnancy. Ultrasound is an efficient method for evaluating foetal biometry placenta. The present study aimed to investigate the occurrence of increased thickness, amniotic fluid via ultrasound a cohort pregnant women with vivax Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. A was conducted among 118 191 without malaria. Foetal biometry, thicknesses were evaluated ultrasound. Biometric data distributed by trimester which infection occurred converted Z scores. results compared between groups. Among from cohort, thickness observed ten (8.5 vs 0%; p <0.001). scores biometric parameters not statistically significant when comparing groups or according time infection. In malaria, seven (6%) showed low weight, two (1.7%) oligohydramnios one (0.85%) malformation. no difference these variables those control group. changes but caused repercussions at birth. findings except similar both groups, possibly because this low-endemic area followed up active detection system that allowed early diagnosis treatment new episodes.