Mosquito-Borne Diseases as a Global Health Problem: Implications for Pregnancy and Travel
Conclusions and Relevance: Mosquito-borne disease should be considered in pregnant women who present with a febrile illness and a relevant exposure history. Prompt recognition can allow supportive treatment to the mother and fetal resuscitation and surveillance.
Target Audience: Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians.
Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to describe the presentation, symptoms, and diagnosis of mosquito-borne diseases including malaria, chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, West Nile virus, Zika, and filariasis; describe the risks of mosquito-borne diseases to the pregnant woman and her fetus; and outline the management considerations for pregnant women with specific mosquito-borne infections.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME Articles Source Type: research
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