Publications by authors named "Ana Correia de Sa"
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease characterized by clinical heterogeneity with unpredictable course. Several disease endotypes have been identified, including SLE with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). We report a case of a pregnant woman with hypertension and proteinuria, diagnosed with APS, Libman-Sacks endocarditis that led to moderate to severe mitral valve insufficiency, and SLE.
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- Listeriosis is a rare infection in the general population, but its incidence significantly increases during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, posing risks to both mother and fetus.
- While the maternal impact is usually mild, severe outcomes for the fetus can include loss, prematurity, and serious infections like sepsis and meningitis.
- The case study highlights a pregnant woman diagnosed with Listeria bacteremia during the second trimester, emphasizing the need for careful diagnostic evaluation and awareness of potential complications in pregnant patients.