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(O98.6) Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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182 068 in individuals diagnosis protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium confirmed
Diagnosis protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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182 068
Women receive the diagnosis protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-49
Disease Features protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Absence or low individual and public risk
Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - what does this mean
Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium are caused by infection with protozoan parasites like plasmodium, toxoplasma, and trypanosoma. these parasites can be transmitted to pregnant women through contaminated food and water, or through contact with infected animals or vectors (mosquitoes, ticks, etc.). during pregnancy, the parasites can cause severe complications for both the mother and the fetus, including anemia, fever, and even death.
What happens during the disease - protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium are caused by the presence of pathogenic protozoa in the mother's body. these protozoa can be transmitted to the fetus during pregnancy, or to the newborn during childbirth or the puerperium. the protozoa can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anemia. if left untreated, these infections can lead to severe complications, including preterm labor, fetal death, and maternal death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Complete blood count
- Urinalysis
- Stool examination
- Serum protein electrophoresis
- Serology for specific protozoal diseases
- Ultrasound of the uterus and placenta
- Amniocentesis
- Fetal blood sampling
- Chorionic villus sampling
- Cordocentesis
- Uterine biopsy
- Placental biopsy
- Maternal serum screening
- Fetal echocardiography
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of complications from protozoal diseases during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
- Provide antimalarial drugs to pregnant women living in endemic areas.
- Perform regular screening and testing for pregnant women living in endemic areas.
- Administer antibiotics to pregnant women with suspected or confirmed infections.
- Provide nutritional support to pregnant women with malnourishment.
- Provide immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
- Administer antiparasitic drugs to pregnant women with suspected or confirmed infections.
- Provide supportive care to pregnant women with severe symptoms.
- Administer antiretroviral therapy to pregnant women living with HIV.
- Provide counseling and education to pregnant women and their families.
- Provide postpartum follow-up and monitoring for women and their newborns.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - Prevention
To prevent protozoal diseases complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, pregnant women should be educated about the importance of proper hygiene practices such as handwashing, safe food and water consumption, and avoiding contact with animals. additionally, pregnant women should be tested for protozoal infections during their prenatal visits and treated with appropriate medications if necessary.