Main description:

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of any infectious disease which may affect the mother or the fetus during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a unique condition in which the interplay of endocrine and immune influences leads to altered severity and susceptibility to infectious diseases. These infections, in turn, are a substantial cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity.

The book discusses the immunologic, clinical and epidemiologic evidence for altered responses during pregnancy. Several infections have unique consequences in pregnancy. Some infections have vertical transmission, and their management focuses on decreasing perinatal transmission. Others can be transmitted transplacentally and cause congenital infection. While still, other common infections like gastroenteritis, UTI, tuberculosis, leprosy or certain dermatological and oral conditions can cause pregnancy complications. This book discusses all such diseases in detail as well as suggests means for early identification and appropriate treatment for them.

A separate chapter adequately covers the novel coronavirus infection associated with management challenges in pregnant women. The book includes dedicated sections on postpartum infections and fetal outcomes associated with maternal infections. It reviews strategies to prevent infection in obstetrics that plays a key role in decreasing the global burden of maternal morbidity and mortality.

The book is relevant for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, post-graduate students of obstetrics and gynecology as well as general practitioners, family medicine specialists, primary health care workers and undergraduate medical students.

Contents:

Part I: Epidemiology and Physiology of Infections in Pregnancy.- Changing Epidemiology of Infections in Pregnancy.- Physiological and Immunological Changes in Pregnancy Predisposing to Infections.- Microflora of the Genital Tract.- Part II: Infections in Pregnancy.- Respiratory Infections in Pregnancy.- Viral Infections in Pregnancy Presenting as Rash.- Protozoal & Helminthic Infections in Pregnancy.- Vector Borne Infections in Pregnant Women.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases Affecting Pregnancy.- HIV in Pregnancy.- Vulvovaginitis in Pregnancy.- Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy.- Group B Streptococcus Infection & MRSA Affecting Pregnancy.- Hepatitis in Pregnancy.- Enterovirus Infections in Pregnancy.- Leprosy in Pregnancy.- Gastroenteritis in Pregnancy.- Part III: Miscellaneous Infections.- Surgical Conditions-Appendicitis & Cholecystitis During Pregnancy.- Dental Health in Pregnancy.-Animal Bite and Rabies Infection .- Tetanus and its Prevention in Pregnancy.- Part IV: Puerperal Infections.- Puerperal Sepsis.- Puerperal Mastitis and Breast Abscess.- Surgical Site Infection and Prevention.- Part V: Infections & Feto-maternal Outcomes.- Abortion & Infections: Cause & Effect.- Fetal Manifestations of Infections in Pregnancy.- Infections as a Cause of Preterm Labor.- Part VI: Infection Prevention Practices.- 27. Intrauterine Infections- Diagnosis and Management.- Vaccination in Pregnancy.- Infection Prevention Practices During Delivery.- Rational Use of Antibiotics in Pregnancy.