Overview

Diagnosis of Congenital and Perinatal Infections provides essential information on infections that are transmitted in utero, during the birth process, and shortly after birth (through breastfeeding). The book discusses approaches to the diagnosis of specific micro-oraganisms that may cause congenital or perinatal infections. The discussion includes both an approach to the pregnant women who is at risk for infection and the approach to the diagnosis of her fetus (if applicable) and infant. The first five chapters discuss the epidemiology of these infections, including the scope of the problem, and the routes by which transmission occurs. In the first chapter, there is specific section about micro-organisms that may be transmited through breast feeding. The next two chapters focuses on a general discussion of serologic and other assays used for diagnosis of infection including antigen assays and PCR. The last two chapters provide information prenatally and a discussion of how placenatal pathology may be essential primer for all obstetricians, neonatologists, pediatricians and family physicians treating patients with perinatal infections.

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Author:   Cecelia Hutto ,  Gwendolyn B. Scott
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2006 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.793kg
ISBN:  

9781588292971

ISBN 10:   1588292975
Pages:   314
Publication Date:   01 September 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Tools of Diagnosis.- Diagnostic Assays.- Nonserologic Assays for Detection of Bacteria and Other Nonviral Infections.- Diagnosis of Viral Infections by Viral Isolation and Identification or by Direct Detection.- Placental Histopathology.- Diagnosis of Specific Infections.- Herpes Simplex Virus.- Cytomegalovirus.- Epstein-Barr Virus.- Varicella-Zoster Virus.- Human Herpesviruses 6 and 7.- Human Herpesvirus 8.- Rubella.- Parvovirus B19.- Enteroviruses.- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1.- Hepatitis Viruses.- Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus.- Dengue Virus.- Syphilis.- Group B Streptococcus.- Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Other Bacteria.- Mycobacterium tuberculosis.- Toxoplasma gondii.- Chlamydia trachomatis.- Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma.- Candida.- Malaria.

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...an initial, 'concise guide' for seasoned clinicians, as well as for those in training. - Clinical Infectious Diseases

.,. an initial, 'concise guide' for seasoned clinicians, as well as for those in training. - Clinical Infectious Diseases

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