Perinatal Infections
Perinatal Infections Causes
Causes of Perinatal infection can be one of the many like Chlamydia trachomatis which is the most common bacterial disease transmitted sexually. Another cause is cytomegalovirus, genital herpes, hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus, human papillomavirus, rubella, streptococcus, and syphilis.
Perinatal Infections Definition
Perinatal infection is described as an infection which is caused by less common parasites, bacteria, or viruses passed from the mother to the baby during her pregnancy or at childbirth which the baby can get from the mother's vagina at birth.
Perinatal Infections Diagnosis
Diagnosis can be done during pregancy and after giving birth by undergoing laboratory tests of the cervix sample taken from the pregnant women during the first trimester. A blood test can also be used in screening the pregnant women for possible hepatitis B infection and HIV infection.
Perinatal Infections Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms of perinatal infection caused by chlamydial pneumonia includes a repetitive cough and a rapid breathing. In infants, wheezing is often rare and the baby will not have fever.
Perinatal Infections Treatment
Treatments for perinatal infections will depend on what causes the infection like in the case of infection caused by chlamydial wherein pregant women are given oral erythromycin for 7-14 days. Newborns are treated using erythromycin liquid with 10-14 days duration.