Prenatal Infections Can Seriously Injure or Kill

The common bacterium, Group B streptococcus (GBS), is the leading cause of life-threatening infections among newborns, including meningitis, neonatal septicemia (bacterial bloodstream infection), and pneumonia. For women, Group B strep can lead to urinary tract infections, womb infections, and stillbirth.

GBS infections can only be prevented through proper medical care including timely testing and antibiotics, even during the actual birth.

Other infections during pregnancy that require timely and proper medical care include:

• Chicken pox
• Fifth disease
• German measles (rubella)
• Hepatitis B
• Herpes
• Listeriosis
• Toxoplasmosis
• Urinary tract infections
• Vaginal infections

 

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Blog for Prenatal Infections

• 3 Things Every New York Mother Needs to Know About Group B Strep

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Library for Prenatal Infections:

• New York Birth Injury Lawyer Warns of the Danger of Prenatal Infections   
  Prenatal infections must be properly treated to prevent injury to a child. If your child has been hurt call a New York birth injury lawyer at 1-800-PAGAN-911.

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Frequent Questions for Prenatal Infections:

• Why Should I Contact a New York Birth Injury Attorney if my Child Suffered from a Prenatal Infection?

 

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