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. 2024 Jul 22;16(7):e65079. doi: 10.7759/cureus.65079

Table 1. Level of agreement on statements concerning health-related risk factors.

Statements Level of agreement N(%)
Severe infections such as viral and parasitic (Malaria, Dengue, COVID) leading to septicemia or viremia may increase the risk of and are associated with threatened miscarriage. (rephrased). 11(100)
Endocrine factors and metabolic abnormalities such as diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome and abnormal thyroid function (hypothyroidism) are considered risk factors for threatened miscarriage. 11(100)
The effect of inheritable thrombophilia on pregnancy loss risk is unclear as the body of evidence conflicts. 9(81.8)  
Acquired thrombophilia is considered a risk factor for threatened miscarriage. 11(100)