Infections in Pregnancy: An Evidence-Based Approach

 

Description:

Verified by current World Health Organization and country-specific classifications, this comprehensive single volume effectively engages with the diagnosis and management of viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases that affect women in pregnancy.

This comprehensive book provides focused, relevant information on newer viruses causing epidemics, including Dengue, Chikungunya and the Zika virus.

With today's ease of world migration, this text covers infections found in both tropical and temperate climates, highlighting newer and rapid diagnostic methods, particularly for resource-poor settings, and clinicians working in remote and diverse locations.

Designed for professionals with busy schedules, this guide provides efficient solutions and relevant information regarding investigation, diagnosis and treatment of common maternal infections, worldwide.

 

 

Table of Contents:

 

Section 1 Vaccination

Chapter 1 Vaccination in Pregnancy

Section 2 Infections in Pregnancy

Chapter 2 Viral Hepatitis

Chapter 3 HIV Infection

Chapter 4 Herpes Infections and Measles

Chapter 5 Zika Virus

Chapter 6 Parvovirus

Chapter 7 Influenza

Chapter 8 Cytomegalovirus

Chapter 9 Dengue Fever

Chapter 10 Rubella

Chapter 11 Molluscum Contagiosum

Chapter 12 Ebola

Chapter 13 Chikungunya

Chapter 14 Antibiotics during Pregnancy and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Chapter 15 Gonorrhoea, Syphilis and Lymphogranuloma Venereum

Chapter 16 Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma, Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale (Donovanosis)

Chapter 17 Genital Chlamydia trachomatis and Bacterial Vaginosis

Chapter 18 Streptococcal Infection

Chapter 19 Enterococci and Bacterial Infections

Chapter 20 Listeriosis

Chapter 21 Urinary Tract Infection

Chapter 22 Infections and Preterm Labour

Chapter 23 Appendicitis in Pregnancy

Chapter 24 Complications Associated with Legal Termination of Pregnancy

Chapter 25 Tuberculosis

Chapter 26 Vulvo Vaginitis, Candida (Yeast) Infection

Chapter 27 Malaria

Chapter 28 Parasitic Infestation: Protozoa

Section 3 Postpartum Infections

Chapter 29 Puerperal Sepsis

Chapter 30 Puerperal Endometritis

Chapter 31 Puerperal Mastitis

Chapter 32 Breast Abscess

Chapter 33 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Index