76 Viral Infections in Neonates

Studies on Avian Viral Infections in Iran

P-53: Chronic Viral Infections and Infertility in Male

Background: The most common sexually transmitted diseases and the economic and social health problem throughout the world. However, vaccine coverage and antibiotic therapy and the development of programs to prevent and control major causes of acute and chronic diseases, pregnancy complications and infertility remains. Acute and chronic systemic viral infections can lead to infertility and perma...

Streptococcus pneumoniae infections in neonates

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Chlamydia trachomatis Infections in Neonates

Chlamydia trachomatis is the most commonly reported agent among sexually transmitted bacteria in Europe and in the US (CDC, 2011; ECDC, 2011). In 2009 the constantly growing number of notified cases in Europe exceeded 340 000. This is presumably far below the true figure due to the asymptomatic nature of infections, which often remains undiagnosed. Genital C. trachomatis infections (serotype D-...

Systemic fungal infections in neonates

Advances in neonatal management have led to considerable improvement in newborn survival. However, early (<72 hours) and late (>72hours) onset systemic infections, both bacterial and fungal, remain a devastating complication and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in these babies. Most neonatal fungal infections are due to Candida species, particularly Candida albicans. The sources of...