Maternal infections during pregnancy, also known as prenatal infections, can increase the risk of a preterm birth, and for serious heath complications in the newborn. Complications can include specific organ damage, developmental delay, and even death. Some prenatal infections can be tested for and treated, or steps can be taken to help prevent the spread of the infection from mother to child during pregnancy and labor.
Burn Patients Often Have Higher Rates of Multidrug-Resistant Infections—But There are Ways to Help
Infections are the leading cause of death in patients with extensive burn injuries, with studies showing 42%-65% of burn deaths attributable to infection.
Antimicrobial Resistance Makes It Harder to Treat UTIs and Other Infections that Can Lead to Acute Kidney Injury
UTIs are the single biggest risk to healthy people from drug-resistant germs.
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About the Flu!
Awareness and prevention go hand-in-hand. So, how much do you know about the flu? Take the quiz to find out!
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