Arthropod Borne Disease: The Leading Cause of Fever in Pregnancy on the Thai-Burmese Border

摘要

Background Fever in pregnancy is dangerous for both mother and foetus. In the 1980's malaria was the leading cause of death in pregnant women in refugee camps on the Thai-Burmese border. Artemisinin combination therapy has significantly reduced the incidence of malaria in the population. The remaining causes of fever in pregnancy are not well documented.