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Neonatal herpes simplex virus infection: maternal risk stratification and management of at-risk neonates

Herpes simplex virus infection during the neonatal period is a relatively rare but serious diagnosis, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Stratified management of mothers whose infants are at risk of perinatal infection and associated neonatal actions should be considered … Continue reading

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NMPA publishes report on maternal and neonatal outcomes by maternal BMI

The National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA) report focuses on the maternal and neonatal outcomes of pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above, compared with those of women with BMI in the range 18.5-24.9. Women … Continue reading

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COVID-19: neonatal–perinatal perspectives

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, resulting from infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has caused severe and widespread illness in adults, including pregnant women, while rarely infecting neonates. An incomplete understanding of disease pathogenesis and viral … Continue reading

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Protection of the newborn through vaccination in pregnancy

Newborns and infants are at risk for severe infections with some pathogens (eg, Bordetella pertussis, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, group B Streptococcus) during early life. To decrease this window of high susceptibility to some infections during early life and protect … Continue reading

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Protection of the newborn through vaccination in pregnancy

Protection of the Newborn Through Vaccination in Pregnancy | American Academy of Pediatrics Newborns and infants are at risk for severe infections with some pathogens (eg, Bordetella pertussis, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, group B Streptococcus) during early life. To decrease … Continue reading

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