The interplay of hormonal and infectious factors in the pathogenesis of complicated pregnancy
Introduction. The causes for adverse pregnancy outcomes are usually complex and, in some cases, can worsen each other.Aim. To assess the role and establish the interplay of hormonal and infectious factors in the pathological course of pregnancy in women with threatened spontaneous miscarriage.Materials and methods.
M. M. Amiraslanova +2 more
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Disseminated herpes simplex virus 2 as a complication of pregnancy
Disseminated herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) infection, is a rare but devastating infection in pregnancy women. We present the case of a 30-year-old gravida 3, para 2−0-0−2, at 26 weeks 2 days gestation who presented with eleven days of vague and indolent
Lauren Bougioukas +4 more
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Violation utero-placental perfusion as predictors of infectious complications of pregnancy [PDF]
The article presents the results of long-term prospective clinical research on uteroplacental and fetal blood flow of pregnant women. In the research they made a special in-depth analysis of single disturbance of blood flow in uterine artery basin according to Doppler measure data after 18-week gestation.
Vitaliy Aleksandrovich Kaptilnyy +2 more
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Evidence and guidance on vaccine safety and effectiveness in subpopulations [PDF]
This dissertation examines post-licensing vaccine safety and effectiveness against two major respiratory diseases in specific subpopulations, with emphasis on safety.
Mak, Tippi
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Could a simple antenatal package combining micronutritional supplementation with presumptive treatment of infection prevent maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa? [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Reducing maternal mortality is a key goal of international development. Our objective was to determine the potential impact on maternal mortality across sub-Saharan Africa of a combination of dietary supplementation and presumptive treatment ...
Collin, Simon M +15 more
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Association of Pre-Pregnancy Obesity and COVID-19 with Poor Pregnancy Outcome
Background and Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a possible overlap of obesity and COVID-19 infection has raised concerns among patients and healthcare professionals about protecting pregnant women from developing a severe infection and unwanted ...
Milena Santric-Milicevic +6 more
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Safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetics profile of antimalarial drugs in pregnancy : pharmacoepidemiology studies [PDF]
Background: Malaria in pregnancy is an important public health problem in sub Saharan Africa. It is known to be the most common and preventable cause of harmful birth outcomes in malaria endemic areas. It is therefore important for a pregnant woman to be
Mosha, Dominic
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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy [PDF]
Background. Very low rates of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are achievable with use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Canet, Y +204 more
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Fetal sex and maternal pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]
BACKGROUND Since the placenta also has a sex, fetal sex-specific differences in the occurrence of placenta-mediated complications could exist. OBJECTIVE To determine the association of fetal sex with multiple maternal pregnancy complications.
Schalekamp-Timmermans, Sarah +20 more
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Factors Associated with Prenatal Folic Acid and Iron Supplementation Among 21,889 Pregnant women in Northern Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Hospital-Based Study. [PDF]
Folate and iron deficiency during pregnancy are risk factors for anaemia, preterm delivery, and low birth weight, and may contribute to poor neonatal health and increased maternal mortality.
Daltveit Anne +28 more
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