Parasitic Infections in Pregnancy and the Newborn

Parasitic infections occur frequently in tropical regions, but there is little help available for those who have to treat those diseases that affect pregnant women or newborn children. This book provides a reference and practical resource text.

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Parasitic infections occur frequently in tropical regions, but there is little help available for those who have to treat those diseases that affect pregnant women or newborn children. This book provides a reference and practical resource text for practising obstetricians, gynaecologists, neonatologists, and tropical and infectious disease specialists. It describes the life cycle of each parasite and its geographical distribution, and will provide the reader with the knowledge to diagnose and treat the diseases effectively. Special emphasis is placed on maternal, fetal, and neonatal effects. The book also deals with the problems of prevention and treatment in the developing world, where resources may be limited. A better understanding of parasitic infections assists in assessing priorities in health care programmes. Obstetricians, gynaecologists, tropical medicine specialists.