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Just as during pregnancy, whatever the mother ingests is passed on to the baby after delivery too! Similarly, if she acquires some viral infection or diseases during pregnancy, chances are that the child may suffer from some related problems even if he is saved from infection. 5-Common Viral Infections During Pregnancy You Should Be Aware Of Select Ivf Clinic

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Jus t a s du r ing p regnancy , wha teve r the mo the r inges t s i s passedon to the baby af t e r de l iv e ry too ! S imi l a r ly , i f she acqu i r e ssome v i r a l i n f ec t ion o r d i s ease s dur ing pregnancy , chances a r et h a t t he ch i ld may su f fe r f rom some re l a t ed p rob lems even i f hei s s aved f rom in f ec t ion .

5-Common Viral Infections During Pregnancy You Should Be Aware Of

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Viral Infections During Pregnancy

As humans grow, they tend to become immune tomany infections. Nowadays, gynecologists take care toimmunize the pregnant women from commoninfections, so the chances of infections duringpregnancy reduce further.

Here is a list of some viral infections that affectpregnant women:-

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1. Chickenpox:

Chickenpox is a viral infection caused due to the virusvaricella-zoster. When a pregnant woman is infected bychickenpox during the first quarter of her pregnancy, thereis a risk that the virus may cross the placenta and infect thebaby leading to serious complications. This can lead tobirth defects in the child such as cell loss of the brain’scerebral cortex, leg deformities, a kidney problem knownas hydronephrosis, abnormalities in the retina and more. Incase the baby is exposed to chickenpox during delivery, itcan cause abnormality in central nervous system.

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2. Enterovirus Infections:

These infections indicate virus subgroups such ashepatitis, poliovirus, coxsackievirus of which thehepatitis virus is more common. These viruses caninfect the skin, lungs, central nervous system and canprove to be fatal for both the mother and the fetus.Hepatitis A and B are both common viral infectionsthat can be dangerous if not treated in their first stages.

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3. Hepatitis A Infection:

As compared to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A is a milder virus andtransmits into the human body when exposed to contaminatedexcreta or stool. Common symptoms of this viral infectionduring pregnancy include fatigue, jaundice, loss of appetite,abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea and nausea. However; it is verydifficult to detect hepatitis A, as these symptoms are almostcommon in most of the viral diseases. Secondly, some patientsnever suffer from these symptoms even if they are infectedwith hepatitis A.

The good news is that this infection does not cause any long-term side effects on both the mother and the baby. Preventionis possible by immunizing the mother with hepatitis A vaccine.

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4. Hepatitis B Viral Infection:

This is a very serious viral infection and affects theworking of the liver. Symptoms are almost similar tothose in hepatitis A; however, they are more severein hepatitis B. It requires immediate treatment orelse can cause long-term side effects in the motherincluding liver cancer, liver scarring, liver failure andalso death.

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5. Cytomegalovirus:

Cytomegalovirus or CMW causes benign infection.This herpes virus commonly infects newborn andyoung children. Pregnant women who work innurseries and day care centers are more at risk.Hence, they should practice good hygiene and washtheir hands with a disinfectant every time they areexposed to urine or saliva.

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Many more viral infections are known to affect pregnant women.

Although it is indeed difficult to avoid the infection sources

during your pregnancy, you can reduce the chances of acquiring

an infection by getting immunized and practicing good hygiene.

At the earliest sign of any symptom mentioned above, we urge

you to seek medical assistance immediately.

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