Diseases in pregnancy

• What is a common infection that can be contracted during pregnancy?

  Toxoplasmosis
• How can toxoplasmosis be transmitted?

  Through infected cat feces or undercooked meat
• What are common symptoms of cytomegalovirus infection?

  High temperature, headache, sore throat
• How does cytomegalovirus spread?

  Through body fluids like blood, saliva, urine
• What can herpes simplex virus infection cause?

  Painful blisters or ulcers
• What are the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infection?

  Stinging, itching, or burning before blisters
• How do diseases and infections affect prenatal development?

  • Can produce defects by crossing the placental barrier
  • Early infections can lead to severe abnormalities
  • Immunizations have decreased incidence of rubella
  • Syphilis is particularly damaging during prenatal development
• What is the effect of maternal infections during pregnancy?

  Increased inflammatory response and sepsis
• What are some complications associated with maternal infections?

  Respiratory diseases and obstetric hemorrhage
• How do maternal infections impact placental function?

  Decreased nutrients and oxygen transport
• What is a potential fetal impact of maternal infections?

  Growth restriction and birth defects
• What are some specific birth defects caused by maternal infections?

  Blindness, deafness, microcephaly
• What is a serious consequence of maternal infections during pregnancy?

  Fetal demise