Viral Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Infection is a major cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The advent of antibiotics has considerably altered the pattern of bacterial infections over recent years, allowing the significance of viral infections to become increasingly apparent. The highly respected editors have brought together an expert team of contributors from a variety of disciplines to give a comprehensive overview of the implications of viral diseases in obstetrics and gynaecology in both 'first world' and developing nations. With additional discussions on the immune response to viral infections, clinical implications of viral infections for the neonate and the role of animal models in clinical research, the book will appeal to obstetricians and gynecologists, virologists and genitourinary and HIV physicians.