Sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy.
The association of adverse pregnancy outcome with Treponema pallidum, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and herpes simplex infections is well known and specific recommendations for management have been formulated. However, other agents that are not so well known can be transmitted sexually and threaten an otherwise healthy pregnancy. These agents are discussed in order to make the nurse more aware of related maternal and fetal diseases.
D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000635:transmission; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D008088:Listeriosis; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000635:transmission*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000635:transmission; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae