Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) pose a challenge in pregnant females due to their
harmful effects on the mother and the fetus/neonate. Many of the STDs can lead to adverse …

Viral infections in pregnancy are a major cause of morbidity and mortality for both mother
and fetus. Viral STIs occur as surface infection and then gradually infect immunologically …

This is a review of three sexually transmitted diseases which can affect pregnancy and the
newborn. Maternal chlamydia may cause neonatal conjunctivitis and pneumonia. More …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) often complicate the
pregnancy when conception occurs through unprotected intercourse. The importance and …

Approximately 22% of pregnant women are infected with herpes simplex virus (HSV)-2, and
2% of women will acquire HSV during pregnancy. Remarkably, up to 90% of these women …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have become a major national health priority-in a
rapidly evolving scientific arena. During the past decade, this discipline has evolved from …

The past year has seen many developments in our understanding of the clinical patterns of
genital herpes, including asymptomatic carriage and transmission. These issues raise …

The major issues related to genital herpes infection in pregnancy will be reviewed here. The
epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of primary and …

Herpes simplex virus of two types-HSV-1 and HSV-2, which can manifest as a primary and
recurrent infection is the etiological factor of genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus is one of …

Genital herpes is the leading cause of genital ulcer disease worldwide and it is one of the
most common sexually transmitted infections. Genital herpes simplex virus infection during …