An obstetrician may diagnose a maternal infection based on the woman's symptoms and blood tests.
A maternal blood test is used to diagnose listeriosis.
An Obstetrician is a doctor who specializes in maternal care. Obstetrics is the name of this specialty.
A prenatal infection is a maternal infection that is transmitted to the fetus through the placenta.
Blood tests are used to diagnose maternal antibodies against CMV or fifth disease.
Maternal infection at conception or within the first two weeks of pregnancy may lead to hearing and vision loss and mental retardation.
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Maternal infections and such illnesses as glandular disorders, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection may cause mental retardation
The term puerperal infection refers to a bacterial infection following childbirth.
You can become a OBGYN and specilaize in maternal/fetal medicine.
According to the World Health Organization, the causes of maternal morbidity and mortality include high blood pressure, hemorrhage, infection, obstructed labor, and unsafe abortion.
The fetal infection rate is above 60% if maternal infection occurs during the third trimester, but the most severe fetal complications occur with first-trimester infection.
It will vary depending on the anticipated infection; however blood, urine, and cultures are frequently used for diagnosis of many infections.