Urinalysis - Testing The Urine During Pregnancy
One of the tests done routinely at each prenatal visit is the urine test or urinalysis which checks mostly for sugar, protein, blood, and leucocytes.
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How to Deal with Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is a painful condition in which the skin that is covered by a baby's diaper is red and inflamed from the constant contact of the diaper.
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Can I Eat Cheese During Pregnancy?
Certain types of cheese pose a risk during pregnancy.
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OraQuick In-Home HIV Test
The OraQuick In-Home HIV Test is designed to give users privacy,
accuracy and a preliminary test result for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies.
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What Is Toxoplasmosis?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection that is caused by contact with a microscopic parasitic organism called Toxoplasma gondii. When contracted by a pregnant woman, it can pose a serious risk to her baby.
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Breast Infections: Mastitis
Breast infections (also known as mastitis) are most common in the period up to six weeks after birth, but they can happen as long as you are nursing.
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Pregnancy Chickenpox and Shingles
If you develop shingles while you are pregnant, your baby will not be affected. This is because your body already contains the necessary antibodies to protect your baby from the virus.
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Breastfeeding Exclusively May Prevent Infection
In a new study published by the Archives of Diseases in Childhood, women who exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life were less likely to report common infections
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When to Use Antibiotics During Pregnancy
Not all illnesses are infections that need or can to be treated with antibiotics. The obstetrician will judge the severity of the infection before prescribing an antibiotic.
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Urine Smells of Ammonia
Is urine with an ammonia smell a problem?
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Viral Diseases and Pregnancy
Viral infections in pregnancy such as HIV, CMV, or parvovirus are major causes of newborn, mother and fetal diseases.
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Rubella Infection Symptoms
What are the symptoms of a rubella infection?
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Scabies In Pregnancy
Scabies (say: skay-beez) is an itchy skin condition caused by teeny, tiny mites that dig tunnels underneath the skin's surface.
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Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy
How do I get infected with toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?
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Bacterial Vaginosis and Miscarriage
Can bacterial vaginosis (BV) cause a miscarriage? I was just reading that it can. I have had BV in the past and my fear is that I will have a miscarriage if I conceive and get BV.
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Toxoplasmosis Prevention
How to prevent toxoplamosis.
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Parvovirus Fifth Virus During Pregnancy
Parvovirus B19 is a virus that commonly infects humans; about 50% of all adults have been infected sometime during childhood or adolescence. Parvovirus B19 infects only humans.
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Chickenpox During Pregnancy - How Serious Is It?
Chicken pox (varicella is usually worse in adults who didn't have chicken pox as children. It's even worse in pregnant women as it puts them at high risk of developing life-threatening pneumonia.
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Chancroid
The agent responsible for the sexually transmitted disease Chancroid is a bacteria called Haemophilus Ducreyi.
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How To Care For Your Baby's Circumcised Penis
Information on how to care for your baby's circumcised penis.
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Types of Childhood Infections
You've gotten through your pregnancy, dealt with given birth, and now your child has an infection. Below is a guide to the symptoms, treatment and commons questions relating to infections that may occur during childhood:
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Parvovirus B19 Infection During Pregnancy
Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy can affect the fetus and can lead to hydrops.
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Measles (Rubeola) Infection During Pregnancy
Measles (also known as Rubeola) is a viral disease that usually produces fever, cough, conjunctivitis and a red, bumpy rash, and a rash ("Koplik's spots") inside the cheeks.
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Congenital Hypotonia - Low Muscle Tone
Children born with hypotonia have low muscle tone and lower than average strength. Most children are not born with hypotonia, but develop it as a result of some other disorder or disease.
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Immune System Boost May Prevent HIV Infection in Infants
According to reports out of the Oregon Health and Science University, training the immune system to fend off HIV during the first hours after birth
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Slapped Face Syndrome and Fetal Complications
Slapped Face Syndrome is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19 that blocks red blood cell development and causes a rash on the face.
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Nosebleeds - Normal During Pregnancy?
Are nosebleeds normal during pregnancy? What should I do if I have one?
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Strep B Test Studied to Prevent Misuse of Antibiotics
Women who come into the Hospital in full labor but without having had a GBS culture are typically treated with antibiotics to protect the infant from a group B Strep infection.
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Thick Creamy White Discharge, or Milky White Vaginal Discharge
A thick creamy milky white vaginal discharge is normal and could be the first pregnancy sign and symptom.
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Childhood Infection: Croup
Croup is a condition that most often affects children between 6 months and 3 years of age. The upper airways become inflamed and your child develop hoarseness and a cough.
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Impetigo
Impetigo is an infection of the skin caused by bacteria known as strep (streptococcus) or staph (staphylococcus). MRSA, methicillin-resistant staph aureus, is also known to cause impetigo.
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Meningitis
An inflammation of the protective outer lining of the brain and spinal cord is called meningitis. The majority of cases are brought about by viruses or bacteria, although it can be associated with types of illness or medications.
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Mumps
Mumps is a viral infection spread from one child to another via saliva (spit). The main area affected by mumps are the parotid salivary glands. These glands are located behind the cheeks.
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Rotavirus Infection during Pregnancy
Rotavirus is a common childhood infection that can also affect women during pregnancy.
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is caused by a bacterial infection of the skin. Symptoms of cellulitis include swollen, red, tender skin that may feel
warm to the touch. A fever may accompany the infection.
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This means the bacteria that causes MRSA is resistant to common antibiotics.
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Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki Disease is a rare condition with no known cause. Some doctors and experts believe the condition is an auto-immune disorder, but there is no clinical proof the condition starts in the immune system.
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Multi-Drug Treatment Reduces Mother-Infant HIV Risk
Recent research reveals using multiple drugs after birth greatly reduces the risk of infant HIV infection.
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Breastfeeding: Mastitis
Mastitis is caused by common bacteria in the breast ' staphylococcus aureus. Cracks in the skin or nipples allow the bacteria to enter thebody and cause an infection.
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Prevalence of Vaginal Candidiasis in Young Women
Nigerian researchers recently published a study on vaginal candidiasis in The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal showing a high rate of vaginal candidiasis in women with vaginal infections.
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Scientists Develop New Method to Understand Chlamydia
Scientists have developed a new way to track the activity of a microbe and the response of its intended host cell.
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Bladder Infections: Diagnosis and Treatment
A bladder infection occurs when bacterium from the area surrounding the urethra invades the bladder. Bladder infections are relatively common and can be treated with a course of antibiotics.
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Recurrent Bladder Infections
If the urine culture is negative after treatment, but symptoms persist,
additional testing to determine the cause of symptoms will likely be
ordered.
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
Conjunctivitis or pink eye is one of the most common childhood infections that can be contracted by touch and sharing towels, wash cloths and bedding.
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Bladder Infection During Pregnancy
Pregnant women may be more susceptible to urinary tract infections and
bladder infections.
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Bladder Infections: Overview, Causes and Symptoms
A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection that affects
both men and women.
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The Bigger the Family, the More Frequent the Viral Infections
In some families, it seems there’s always somebody sick. 26 families of varying size agreed to participate in the study which indicates the bigger the family, the more frequent the viral infections.
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The Role of Bacterial Agents in Infertility
Researchers suggest infertile women be tested for multiple bacterial
agents, especially Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and
Mycoplasma hominis.
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Brucellosis and Pregnancy
Brucellosis is one of the rarest bacterial infections reported in
pregnancy. Infection requires coming in contact with animals, animal
meat or animal milk infected with the brucellosis bacteria.
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV)
The PCV, or pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, protects children against
the streptococcus pneumonia bacteria. Pneumococcal infections are known
to cause meningitis, blood infections and pneumonia, mostly in children.
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