Article ViewAbstractInternational Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2011,1,4,12-15.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.4.2011.3Published:Oct/2011Type:Original ArticleSwine Flu (Influenza A H1N1 2009) infection in pregnancy- a profile of cases at a large tertiary centre in DubaiTasneem Rangwala, Mary John, and Muna Tahlak Tasneem Rangwala , Mary John, Muna Tahlak Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Al Wasl Maternity and Paediatric Hospital, Dubai, UAE. Abstract:During the H1N1 -2009 Influenza A pandemic, 96 pregnant and postpartum women confirmed positive by nasopharyngeal swab polymerase chain reaction were managed at Al Wasl Hospital, a tertiary referral centre in Dubai between 3rd august to 17th December 2009.we studied the characteristics, immediate outcome and complications of these cases. Majority presented with high fever, headache and one or more respiratory symptoms. They were managed according to WHO guidelines. 49% women needed hospitalisation. Most had mild illness and recovered completely. One case had severe illness needing ICU admission, culminating in maternal death. We conclude that the effect of swine flu in our cohort was mild. Co morbidity and delay in seeking treatment led to worsening disease. Vaccination with Pandemrix (single dose vaccine) is recommended for all pregnant women and their health providers if there is onset of a new wave of infection. Keywords:H1N1 influenza, maternal morbidity., PregnancyView:PDF (140.43 KB) PDFClick here to download the PDF file. ‹ Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and CD4 Progression over time among HIV Infected Adults in Central Africa up Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about HIV among Young People – A baseline Survey in Navsari and Dang Districts of Gujarat ›