J Reprod Med
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To assess the impact of pregnancy on maternal acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among tribal women in India. ⋯ Pregnancy increased maternal and fetal mortality in these AIDS-infected women.
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Rupture of a documented infectious cerebral aneurysm is a rare complication of infectious endocarditis, with a high morbidity and mortality rate. The only previously reported case was associated with maternal and neonatal mortality. No known report exists of a ruptured bacterial intracranial aneurysm complicating an ongoing pregnancy with maternal or fetal survival. ⋯ Rupture of mycotic aneurysms can be catastrophic and is often managed surgically. The patient described here was severely affected, and though indicated, surgical intervention was not possible. An aggressive team approach provided a good maternal and fetal outcome.