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PECULIARITIES OF THE PREVALENCE OF INTRAUTERINE INFECTIONS AT THE PRESENT STAGE
Liudmyla A Vygivska1, Lesia A Rudenko2, Evgeniya B Radzishevska1
1KHARKIV NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, KHARKIV, UKRAINE.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|November 2, 2021
Summary
Intrauterine infections (IUIs) impact pregnancy and newborns, particularly in low-income nations. Early screening for IUIs is cost-effective, reducing long-term healthcare burdens and reproductive losses.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Perinatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
Background:
- Intrauterine infections (IUIs) pose a significant threat to maternal and neonatal health globally.
- Understanding the prevalence and impact of IUIs is crucial for improving obstetric outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current statistics on the prevalence of intrauterine infections.
- To analyze the impact of IUIs on pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn conditions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 35 scientific publications from 2000-2021.
- Analysis of data from international scientometric databases.
- Inclusion of studies from countries with varying income levels.
Main Results:
- IUIs exhibit varying incidence rates across different global income settings.
- IUIs significantly affect pregnancy progression, delivery outcomes, and neonatal health status.
Conclusions:
- Reducing reproductive losses through better management of IUIs is a key objective in obstetrics.
- Further research into IUI etiology, especially in low- and middle-income countries, is essential.
- Prenatal screening for IUIs is a cost-effective strategy compared to managing its complications.
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