Key Infections in the Placenta.
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
; 47(1): 133-146, 2020 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32008664
ABSTRACT
Congenital infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low-income settings. This review discusses the main pathways of infections and associated adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, considering the TORCH pathogens, including Zika virus; the acronym stands for Toxoplasma gondii infection, other (Listeria monocytogenes, Treponema pallidum, and parvovirus B19, among others, including Zika virus), rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex viruses type 1 and type 2.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Placenta
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Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Fetal Diseases
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
Journal subject:
GINECOLOGIA
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OBSTETRICIA
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article