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Meredith Goff
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Preserving the breastfeeding relationship: hypoglycemia in the breastfed infant--fact or fiction?
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Latent tuberculosis infection and BCG vaccination.
One third of the world's population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis , and 5% to 10% of those infected will develop active disease. Identification and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an essential part of the public health strategy to control the spread of TB. The prenatal period provides an opportunity for obstetric providers to assist in this effort by offering testing and treatment to women at risk.
Parvovirus B19 in pregnancy.
Pregnant women who report possible exposure to a viral illness can present a clinical predicament for obstetric providers. Although some viruses are benign in pregnancy, others can have serious consequences. Parvovirus B19, the causative agent of fifth disease, is one of the more serious of the common viruses. Understanding the pathophysiology and appropriate testing for parvovirus will help providers better counsel their patients.