Infection in pregnancy

You’re pregnant, so you’re expecting a baby, but have caught a big cold? In this article you will learn…

Due to the hormonal changes during pregnancy, women are particularly susceptible to bladder infections during this time. But even if…

Chickenpox is best known as a classic and highly contagious childhood disease. Most adults are immune to the virus. A first…

The viral disease hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. It is one of the most common infectious diseases…

Herpes simplex genitalis is a sexually transmitted disease that is mainly transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. This virus can be…

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Measles is relatively rare during pregnancy, as many women have had measles before…

Mumps, also known as goat peter, is a contagious viral infection that occurs primarily in childhood. Most pregnant women are…

Parvovirus B19, as ringworm is also known, mostly affects children and is highly contagious. It is often confused with rubella…

Rubella is a classic and highly contagious childhood disease that can lead to epidemics in kindergartens and hospitals. Rubella only…

Bacterial vaginosis is a pathological change in the vaginal environment caused by anaerobic bacteria. About 10 to 20 percent of…