Description
Infectious and Tropical Diseases During Pregnancy
Book Summary
This work offers a comprehensive clinical guide on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious and tropical diseases in the context of pregnancy. The authors, specialists in infectious diseases and obstetrics, address everything from common infections to endemic pathologies in tropical regions, considering the physiological and immunological particularities of the pregnant patient. The book provides practical tools for medical decision-making, with an emphasis on maternal-fetal safety and the prevention of complications. It is an essential resource for health professionals facing the challenge of treating infections during gestation, a period of particular vulnerability.
What is it about?
The book explores the infectious and tropical diseases that can affect women during pregnancy, a period in which immunological and physiological changes alter the clinical presentation and course of these pathologies. Sexually transmitted infections, vector-borne diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, as well as parasitic and bacterial infections prevalent in tropical areas are analyzed. The work details differential diagnosis protocols, therapeutic options safe for the fetus, and prevention strategies. Furthermore, it addresses the impact of these diseases on fetal development, the risk of vertical transmission, and associated obstetric complications. Each chapter integrates updated scientific evidence with representative clinical cases, facilitating practical application in daily practice.
Main Topics
- Vertical transmission infections and their impact on pregnancy
- Emerging tropical diseases (dengue, Zika, chikungunya, malaria) in pregnant women
- Protocols for safe antimicrobial diagnosis and treatment during gestation
- Prevention of nosocomial and community-acquired infections in the obstetric setting
- Management of coinfections in vulnerable populations
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, infectious disease specialists, general practitioners serving pregnant populations in tropical or subtropical zones, and residents in these specialties. It is also useful for public health professionals and epidemiologists interested in maternal and child health. Its practical approach makes it accessible to clinicians who require up-to-date information on the management of infections during pregnancy, especially in regions with a high prevalence of tropical diseases.
What this book offers
- Provides clear criteria for selecting safe antimicrobial drugs during the different trimesters of pregnancy
- Offers differential diagnosis algorithms adapted to tropical contexts and limited resources
- Updates knowledge on the prevention of vertical transmission of infections such as HIV, syphilis, and toxoplasmosis
- Integrates real clinical cases that facilitate the application of concepts in daily practice
- Provides tools for the multidisciplinary management of infectious complications in pregnancy
Technical Specifications
- Author: Altman, Marcela; Aragón, Rafael; Delgado, Eric; Muñoz, Brandon
- Publisher: MANUAL MODERNO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TROPICAL MEDICINE
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: November 2025
- Number of pages: 382
- Weight: 860 g
Editorial Review
This work fills a significant gap in medical literature by focusing on the intersection between tropical infectious diseases and obstetrics. Its practical approach, based on the most recent evidence, makes it an indispensable reference tool for clinicians facing the complexity of treating infections during gestation. The structure by pathology and the inclusion of clinical cases facilitate its daily use, while the treatment of topics such as pharmacological safety and the prevention of vertical transmission responds to the real needs of medical practice. It is a valuable addition to hospital libraries and specialized clinics.