Research Protocol - Cholera and pregnancy in Haiti: description of pregnant patients presenting to MSF OCA cholera treatment centers, September 2011-December 2013.

Abstract

Principal objective To understand the demographic, clinical and outcome profiles of pregnant patients that presented with cholera infection to Figaro CTC and CRUO CTU between September 2011 and December 2013. Specific objectives 1. To determine the clinical presentation, treatment regimens and outcomes of pregnant patients with cholera seen at Figaro CTC and CRUO CTU between September 2011 and December 2014; 2. To identify factors related to age, clinical presentation or treatment that favour positive outcomes in pregnant patients with cholera presenting to Figaro CTC and CRUO CTU between September 2011 and December 2014; 3. To describe the evolution of patient profiles of pregnant cholera cases at Figaro CTC and CRUO CTU between September 2011 and December 2014 over time; 4. To describe the evolution of patient profiles of pregnant cholera cases at Figaro CTC and CRUO CTU between September 2011 and December 2014 in terms of spatial characteristics. 5. To identify differences in outcomes of patients presenting to a CTC (Figaro CTC) compared to a specialized maternal CTU (CRUO CTU). 6. To identify differences in outcomes after the implementation of new, more aggressive, maternal rehydration guidelines in June 2013.