Infections happen when the body is invaded by microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. In pregnancy, infections are especially of concern because they may affect both the mother and the fetus.
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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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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Hepatitis E HEV And Pregnancy
Hepatitis E is a disease caused by the hepatitis E virus HEV which is a non-enveloped, positive sense, single-stranded ribonucleic RNA virus.
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Rubella Infection Symptoms
What are the symptoms of a rubella infection?
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Ebola and Pregnancy
Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas, and chimpanzees). ... read more »
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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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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Toxoplasmosis Prevention
How to prevent toxoplamosis.
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Chancroid
The agent responsible for the sexually transmitted disease Chancroid is a bacteria called Haemophilus Ducreyi.
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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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Handwashing With Hot or Cold Water?
Studies show that various temperatures for washing hand had no effect on transient or resident bacterial reduction. They found no evidence that hot water had any benefit.
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Parvovirus Exposure During Pregnancy
Some women are immune to parvovirus while others can become infected. A blood test can confirm if you are immune or not.
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Ear Infections and Plagiocephaly
Plagiocephaly is a flattening of the head and researchers have now found that it could be responsible for an increased number of ear infections.
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Chlamydia - Babies
Can babies get infected?
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Bacteriuria
Up to one in 10 women has asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy. If
untreated, about one-third of these will develop symptomatic infection
of the bladder or kidney. These infections can lead to complications
such as premature labor and delivery.
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Chlamydia - Treatment
If you have chlamydial infection, take all of the prescribed medicine, even after symptoms disappear. If the symptoms do not disappear within one to two weeks after finishing the medicine, go to your doctor or clinic again.
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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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Herpes Before Pregnancy
Mothers with recurrent genital herpes, herpes that they had before
pregnancy, are less likely to transmit herpes to their babies during
delivery.
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HPV and Infertility
Is there a link between HPV and infertlity?
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Effects of Untreated Chlamydia Infection
What are the effects of an untreated chlamydia infection?
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Toxoplasmosis - Risk Factors
What are the risk factors for becoming infected with toxoplasmosis?
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Fifth Disease Exposure
Is Fifth Disease exposure a problem in pregnancy?
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Hepatitis A Vaccination
Hepatitis A vaccine is a Pregnancy Category C medication. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with it and it's also not known whether it can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or if it can affect reproductive capacity.
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Chlamydia - Diagnosis
A chlamydia infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the U.S.
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HIV Infection Transmission From Man To Woman
HIV is sexually transmitted. That means that a woman can become HIV
infected if she is exposed to secretions like the ejaculate and sperm
from an HIV positive man.
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Toxoplamosis In Pregnancy
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 unborn baby.
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is one of the most common childhood illnesses. Small white patches appear on one or both sides of the throat and a fever abruptly starts.
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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
When the B. pertussis bacterium infect the lungs of a child, the result is a severe cough and whopping sound when breathing. Whooping cough can cause death.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cytomegalovirus Risk During Pregnancy
Congenital cytomegalovirus CMV infection affects about 0.2-2.5% of babies worldwide.
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Infections During Pregnancy
Infections in pregnancy are among the major complications leading to premature labor, delivery, and other complications
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Health Advisory for Infection During Pregnancy
In July of 2012 the New York State Department of Health issued a Health Advisory related to an increase in the number of cases of infection due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus diagnosed in NY.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Pregnancy
Arthropod-borne bacterial diseases affect more than 25,000 Americans every year. Diagnosis is particularly challenging during pregnancy, as these infections may mimic common pregnancy-specific conditions, such as typical and atypical preeclampsia, or symptoms of pregnancy itself.
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Coxsackievirus During Pregnancy
I am 20 weeks pregnant and my small child was diagnosed with a viral illness which the doctor thinks is hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) by a coxsackie virus.
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Ureaplasma Urealyticum
Couples who experience infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, pelvic pain, premenstrual symptoms, or vaginal symptoms should be tested for ureaplasma urealyticum.
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