Infections Affecting Pregnancy and Childbirth

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-909368-35-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 746 g

This full-colour book provides midwives with highly practical, readily accessible information on the wide range of infections affecting pregnancy and childbirth. It comprehensively outlines the vital role of the midwife in infection, including prevention, identification of high-risk individuals, educational opportunities, signs and symptoms, sample collection, screening and ongoing care.

Zielgruppe

Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bothamley, Judy

Boyle, Maureen

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pädiatrie, Neonatologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Infektionskrankheiten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Infectious organisms and the immune system. Common infections associated with childbirth. Sexually transmitted infections. Sepsis. GBS. HIV. Viral hepatitis. Serious respiratory infections. Whooping cough. Viral rash illness in pregnancy. Food borne illness in pregnancy. Vector-transmitted diseases. Infection control issues. Glossary.

Über Autor(innen)

Judy Bothamley, Maureen Boyle