Neonatal group B streptococcal disease -- screening and prevention

Article Abstract:

A new type of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test may allow doctors to detect group B streptococcal infection in pregnant women during labor. A report published in 2000 found that the test produced results in less than one hour. About 20% of all women have this bacterium in their gastrointestinal system or genital tract, even though they may have no symptoms. Babies who acquire the infection while passing through the birth canal can develop long-term disability and even die. A faster diagnostic test will identify women in labor who should receive an antibiotic.

Diagnosis, Streptococcal infections, Polymerase chain reaction

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Increased susceptibility to malaria during the early postpartum period

Article Abstract:

Women may be more susceptible to malaria during late pregnancy and in the early postpartum period. Susceptibility was investigated in 38 pregnant women followed from preconception to one year after delivery in areas of high disease prevalence. The incidence of malaria was 2-3 times as high during the second and third trimester, and 4 times as high in the first two months postpartum, compared to preconception and the first trimester.

Senegal, Statistical Data Included, Analysis, Demographic aspects, Puerperal fever, Puerperal infection

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Rolling back malaria in pregnancy

Article Abstract:

Pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa are highly prone to malarial infection, and the disease predisposes women to maternal anemia, abortion, stillbirth, intrauterine growth retardation, and low birth weight of the newborn. Studies have revealed that the disease spreads over the delivery and postpartum periods of the women leading to increased risk of other illnesses including human immunodeficiency virus infection.

Africa, Prevention, Diseases, Sub-Saharan Africa

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