Chorioamnionitis associated with Crohn's disease and azathioprine treatment: a case report

J Med Microbiol. 2005 Aug;54(Pt 8):803-804. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.46060-0.

Abstract

This paper reports a case of S. constellatus chorioamnionitis in a pregnant Crohn's disease patient who was taking azathioprine. Chorioamnionitis is a major cause of perinatal morbidity. Azathioprine, an immunosuppressive antimetabolite, is widely used to treat inflammatory bowel disease. Streptococcus constellatus is a Gram-positive bacterium that has not previously been associated with chorioamnionitis. A high index of suspicion for chorioamnionitis and unusual pathogens should be maintained in the management of obstetric patients on immunosuppressive agents.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Azathioprine / administration & dosage
  • Azathioprine / adverse effects
  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use*
  • Chorioamnionitis / complications
  • Chorioamnionitis / drug therapy*
  • Crohn Disease / complications
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Crohn Disease / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Azathioprine