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Chlamydia, Group B Streptococcus, and Herpes in Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Sweet Richard L.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
birth
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.233
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1523-536X
pISSN - 0730-7659
DOI - 10.1111/j.1523-536x.1985.tb00925.x
Subject(s) - chlamydia , medicine , pneumonia , pregnancy , streptococcus , chlamydia trachomatis , group b , neonatal infection , immunology , fetus , obstetrics , biology , genetics , bacteria
This is a review of three sexually transmitted diseases which can affect pregnancy and the newborn. Maternal chlamydia may cause neonatal conjunctivitis and pneumonia. More severe is group B streptococcus, which can cause fatal infection in the newborn and severe perinatal infections in the mother. Primary herpes infections may result in fetal malformations, abortions, and premature labor, while neonatal herpes may cause death or severe neurologic and ocular sequelae.