Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, An Issue of... - 9780443182051

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology ClinicsAuthor(s): Kevin Ault\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences, United Kingdom\nImprint: Churchill Livingstone\nISBN-13: 9780443182051, 978-0443182051\nSynopsis\nIn this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Kevin A. Ault and Alisa Kachikis bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Changes in immune function during pregnancy may cause an increased risk of infection, and if left untreated, may lead to serious complications. In this issue, top experts provide state-of-the-art clinical information on managing infections in pregnancy with the goal of protecting both mother and fetus. Contains 16 practice-oriented topics including cytomegalovirus; COVID vaccines during pregnancy; an update on chlamydia and gonorrhea; hepatitis C during pregnancy; syphilis; vaccine hesitancy; pathog.