During pregnancy, untreated sexually transmitted or urinary tract infections are associated
with significant morbidity, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and spontaneous …

Objective: To review the treatment of common bacterial and viral infections occurring in the
pregnant patient. Data Sources: A literature search of MEDLINE was performed (inception to …

Antibiotic use during infancy alters gut microbiota and immune development and is
associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma. The impact of prenatal antibiotic …

Background The association of maternal antibiotic exposure during pregnancy with
childhood allergic diseases remains unclear. Objective We aimed to evaluate the …

Background: Limited evidence is available on the safety and efficacy of antimicrobials during
pregnancy, with even less according to the trimester of their use. Objective: This study aimed …

Antibiotic prescription and use practices in the antenatal care setting varies across countries
and populations and has the potential to significantly contribute to the global spread of …

Purpose: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is defined as a common bacterial infection that can
lead to significant morbidity such as stricture, fistula, abscess formation, bacteremia, sepsis …

Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of the serum concentration of nine matrix
metalloproteinases (MMPs) as biomarkers of spontaneous abortion. Methods: A …

Antibiotic prescription and use practices in the antenatal care setting varies across countries
and populations and has the potential to significantly contribute to the global spread of …

The weight, length, and head circumference of newborns at birth are important markers of
neonatal health, infant survival, and childhood morbidity [1, 2]. It is known that infants with …