title: Viral infections during pregnancy: a guide for the emergency physician.
abstract: Emergency physicians are frequently called on to treat or advise pregnant patients. When faced with a pregnant patient who has clinical evidence of or exposure to a viral illness, the emergency physician must be aware of the potential maternal and fetal risks posed by various viral agents. This review provides current, accurate information and guidance for the pregnant patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine, Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Pittsburgh.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Ellis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Melton
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Filkins
mesh_terms: D004635:Emergency Medicine; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission