Publications by authors named "G Martinez Boggio"
[Seroprevalence and infection by human parvovirus B19 in pregnant women from Córdoba, Argentina, 2021-2022].
Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba
December 2024
Introduction: parvovirus B19 (B19V) infection during pregnancy can be transmitted to the fetus and cause serious complications such as fetal hydrops and stillbirth. The preexistence of specific IgG prevents vertical transmission. Seroprevalence in fertile age is variable (50-70%) and depends on the region/viral circulation, in addition to factors such as maternal age and frequent exposure to children.
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- Parvovirus B19 infection during pregnancy can lead to serious issues for the fetus; this study aimed to examine both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases, focusing on virological markers and the virus's genetic sequencing in Argentina.
- The research involved analyzing 328 symptomatic patients, including 185 pregnant women and their newborns, leading to a total of 27 positive B19 V cases, with some instances of vertical transmission from mother to baby.
- The study's results emphasize the importance of improving awareness and diagnostic strategies in Argentina to better detect and manage B19 V infections during pregnancy.
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- * A case is presented where a 30-year-old mother with anemia and hydrops fetalis delivered a preterm baby, but initial maternal testing for B19V was misleading, showing only IgG and no IgM.
- * Ultimately, postnatal testing confirmed B19V infection in the newborn, highlighting the need for updated screening protocols that include early molecular tests to better diagnose and manage congenital infections.
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- Lithium during pregnancy has been linked to potential foetal malformations, but treatment for maternal psychiatric conditions is often deemed more critical by clinicians.
- A systematic review analyzed 28 studies, with meta-analysis including data from 1402 newborns and 2595 women, revealing increased risks of cardiac malformations, preterm birth, and being large for gestational age among those taking lithium.
- Women with bipolar disorder should consider stopping lithium before pregnancy if stable, but if they continue during pregnancy, they should have close monitoring to manage potential risks.
Although depression and anxiety are found to be affected by temperaments, little research has studied these relationships in pregnancy. The present study explored the associations among perinatal depression (PD), anxiety dimensions (state, trait, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)), and temperaments between women in the three trimesters of pregnancy through a network analysis approach. Moreover, differences in the severity of PD and anxiety between women in the three trimesters were evaluated.
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