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General Reports
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  

 
Pediatricians’ Attitudes About Screening Newborns for Infectious Diseases.
 Schittek H, Koopmans J, Ross LF.
Matern Child Health J. 2008 Dec 9
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
CDC
MMWR May 30, 2008 / Vol. 57 / No. RR–4
 Paper

The impact of cesarean delivery on transmission of infectious agents to the neonate.
Sharma D, Spearman P.
Clin Perinatol. 2008 Jun;35(2):407-20
 Abstract
 
Nosocomial transmission of viruses to pregnant women by infected medical personnel.
Roß RS.
 Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz. 2007 Nov;50(11):1399-1403.
Abstract
 
Antifungal agents in neonates: issues and recommendations.
 Almirante B, Rodríguez D.
 Paediatr Drugs. 2007;9(5):311-21
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prophylaxis and treatment of pregnant women for emerging infections and bioterrorism
emergencies.
Cono J, Cragan JD. Jamieson DJ, Rasmussen SA.
Emerg Infect Dis 2006 November
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Emerging infections and pregnancy.
Jamieson DJ, Theiler RN, Rasmussen SA.
Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Nov
 Commentary
 
Histologic correlates of viral and bacterial infection of the placenta associated
with severe morbidity and mortality in the newborn.
 Satosar A, Ramirez NC, Bartholomew D, 
Hum Pathol. 2004 May;35(5):536-452004 May;43(5):587-9
Abstract
Anthrax
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

                 Updated recommendations for antimicrobial prophylaxis among asymptomatic pregnant women
after  exposure to Bacillus anthracis.  
 CDC
 MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2001 Nov 2;50(43):960
Abstract
Candidiasis
       

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

                
Frequency of vaginal candidiasis in pregnant women attending routine antenatal clinic.
 Parveen N, Munir AA, Din I, Majeed R.   J
Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Mar;18(3):154-7
 Abstract
 
Antifungal therapy for neonatal candidiasis.
Zaoutis T, Walsh TJ.  
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2007 Dec;20(6):592-597.
 
Vulvovaginal candidiasis in pregnant women with impaired tolerance for glucose.
Deng QS, Yang HX.
Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2007 Jun;42(6):374-6.
Abstract
 
Candida isolated from vaginal mucosa of mothers and oral mucosa of neonates:
occurrence and biotypes concordance.
Caramalac DA, da Silva Ruiz L, de Batista GC,
 Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 Jul;26(7)
 Abstract
 
Lethal candida sepsis associated with myeloperoxidase deficiency and pre-eclampsia.
Kalinski T, Jentsch-Ullrich K 
APMIS. 2007 Jul;115(7):875-80.
Abstract
 
Congenital candidiasis presenting as septic shock without rash.
Browning Carmo KA, Evans N, Isaacs D.
Arch Dis Child. 2007 Jan 18;
Abstract
 
Oral nystatin prophylaxis to prevent invasive candidiasis in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Ozturk MA, Gunes T, Koklu E, et al 
Mycoses. 2006 Nov;49(6):484-92.
 Abstract
 
Antifungal prophylaxis to prevent neonatal candidiasis: a survey of perinatal
physician practices.
Burwell LA, Kaufman D, Blakely J, et al  
Pediatrics. 2006 Oct;118(4):e1019-26.
Abstract
 
Molecular evidence of congenital candidiasis associated with maternal candidal vaginitis.
Chen CJ, Weng YH, Su LH, Huang YC.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2006 Jul;25(7):655-6.
 Abstract
 
Congenital cutaneous candidiasis: a case report and review
M outaj R, Tligui H, Sbai M, et al
 Bull Soc Pathol Exot. 2005 Dec;98(5):354-8.
 Abstract

Congenital candidiasis: a rare and unpredictable disease.
 Aldana-Valenzuela C, Morales-Marquec M, Castellanos-Martinez J, Deanda-Gomez M.
 J Perinatol. 2005 Oct;25(10):680-2.
Abstract
Coccidioidomycosis
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Coccidioidomycosis in pregnancy: case report and review of the literature.
Crum NF, Ballon-Landa G.
Am J Med. 2006 Nov;119(11):993.e11-7.
Abstract
Coxsackie B virus infection
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Neonatal coxsackie B virus infection-a treatable disease?
Bryant PA, Tingay D, Dargaville PA, et al   
Eur J Pediatr. 2004 Feb 18
Abstract
Cryptococcosis
       
General Reports
 
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Placental Cryptococcus neoformans infection without neonatal disease: Case report and review of the literature.
Darko A, Dim D, Taylor G, et al 
Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2009 Jan 13:
 Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans septicemia in an immunocompetent neonate: first case report in Thailand.
 Nakwan N, Ngerncham S, Srisuparp P, et al
 Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2008 Jul;39(4):697-70
 Abstract
 
  Massive cryptococcal lymphadenopathy in an immunocompetent pregnant patient.
 Vawda F, Maharajh J, Naidoo K. 
Br J Radiol. 2008 Feb;81(962):e53-6.
Abstract
 

Cryptococcal Meningitis

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Mother-to-child transmission of cryptococcus neoformans.
Sirinavin S, Intusoma U, Tuntirungsee S.  
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004 Mar;23(3):278-9.
 Abstract

Cryptococcal meningitis in a neonate.
 Kaur R, Mittal N, Rawat D, Mathur MD.
 Scand J Infect Dis 2002;34(7):542-3
 Abstract

  
HH8
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 In vitro and in vivo human herpesvirus 8 infection of placenta.
Di Stefano M, Calabrò ML, Di Gangi IM,et al
 PLoS ONE. 2008;3(12):e4073.
Paper
HPV Infection
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Human Parechovirus 3 and Neonatal Infections,
Boivin G, Abed Y, Boucher FD. 
Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Jan
 Paper
Kaposi’s Sarcoma Herpesvirus
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Transmission of Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Between Mothers and
Children in a South African Population.
Malope BI, Pfeiffer RM, Mbisa G
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Dec 21
 Abstract
Sepsis
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

Contribution of Bacterial Sepsis to Morbidity in Infants Born to HIV-Infected Haitian
Mothers.
Noel F, Wright PF, Bois G, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Nov 1;43(3):313-319.
 Paper
Mycobacterium Avium Complex
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex infection in an immunocompetent
pregnant woman
Song JY, Park CW, Kee SY, et al
BMC Infectious Diseases 2006, 6:154
Paper
SARS
       
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
SARS during Pregnancy, United States,
Stockman LJ, Lowther SA, Coy K, net al   
Emerg Infect Dis 2004 Sep
Paper 
 
  A case-controlled study comparing clinical course and outcomes of pregnant and non-pregnant
women with severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Lam CM, Wong SF, Leung TN, et al    
BJOG. 2004 Aug;111(8):771-4.
Abstract
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 SARS and pregnancy: a case report.
Robertson CA, Lowther SA, Birch T, et al.  
 Emerg Infect Dis 2004 Feb
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Smallpox
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Smallpox during pregnancy and maternal outcomes.
Nishiura K
Emerg Infect Dis  2006 Jul
 Commentary

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 National Smallpox Vaccine in Pregnancy Registry
MMWR March 28, 2003 / Vol. 52 / No. 12
 CDC
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