Intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis: the yin & yang on the early health foundation
What effects can intrapartum antimicrobial use have on the neonatal microbiome development? And could they impact in long-term health?
Browsing: Maternal Infection
IDWeek: Could antiretroviral therapy efavirenz increase the risk of neurological conditions in offspring?
Antiretroviral therapy with efavirenz in HIV-positive pregnant women has been reported to increase the risk of neurological conditions in offspring.
Zika virus: from enemy to ally
Is Zika congenital syndrome, which affected thousands of babies born in Brazil during epidemics, associated with an increased host genetic susceptibility? And could Zika be a strong oncolytic agent against aggressive brain tumors? Find out in this opinion piece.
Study estimates the neurological risks of Zika virus infection amongst unborn children
A recent study has presented an accurate estimation of pregnancy outcomes associated with Zika infection in French territories in the Americas.
A peek behind the paper – Lucy Somerville on the impact of influenza virus infection in pregnancy
In this interview, take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Microbiology review on influenza virus infection in pregnancy with author, Lucy Somerville.
Could genetic factors determine the development of congenital Zika syndrome?
A study of twins exposed to Zika virus during pregnancy reveals differential expression of 60 genes that could be responsible for the varying susceptibility infants have to Zika complications.
Could close relatives of the Zika virus also induce birth defects?
A new study has revealed that Zika may not be unique in its ability to cause birth defects, as researchers have identified certain relatives in the family that can also damage developing fetuses in mice.
Zika infection: Does the immune response contribute to fetal demise?
Interferons are critical for a mother’s immune response during Zika infection, but could have detrimental impacts on placental and fetal development, according to new research.
Oligosaccharides from breast milk could protect against GBS
Researchers have discovered that some oligosaccharides from human breast milk may possess antimicrobial and anti-biofilm properties against Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
Maternal Tdap vaccination could provide the most effective protection against pertussis in newborns
New research suggests that maternal vaccination may be the most effective strategy for preventing pertussis in infants throughout the first year of life.
