Infectious diseases during pregnancy

Infectious diseases during pregnancy
rubella

Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection, occurring most often between the ages of 5 and 9 years . 94 % of pregnant women are protected by the antibodies they have made ​​during their childhood after contracting the virus or after being vaccinated .

Pregnant women not immunized can catch rubella and pass the baby through the placenta , causing a risk of malformations. Manifestations of rubella are mainly fever, headache, rash on the neck and face ...

The diagnosis of rubella is difficult because the manifestations of this infection may resemble other viral diseases . Sometimes this viral disease sometimes even goes completely unnoticed. The appearance of very mild manifestations caused by the rubella virus can affect the fetus and cause deformities.

The regular practice of blood during pregnancy is the only way to ensure the absence of infection with rubella .
CMV , cytomegalovirus

Pregnant mothers to infants or working - age women are in the schools most affected by the infection caused by CMV , cytomégalovirus.Ce virus is spread through repeated contact with the saliva or urine of children in low - contact age.

The virus can cause a miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy . It can be transmitted to the fetus and cause deafness , mental retardation , liver damage , stunted growth , or malformations.

Manifestations of CMV are similar to those of a current such as the flu virus , with fever , headache , body aches ... A mother who has contracted CMV before pregnancy is immune in the vast majority of cases. 80% of infected during pregnancy the fetus will not have consequences.
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Screening for CMV

A blood test can detect the protection of the mother towards the virus. A negative test means that it has not contracted the virus. If the test is positive during pregnancy , you should consult a doctor to ensure the absence of contamination of the fetus quickly.