Infections in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Comprehensive guide to the subtleties and complexities of infections in gynecology. Provides a state-of-the-art overview of all relevant pathogens, their significance and their effects on the immune system, as well as their detection in the laboratory; extensive coverage of all gynecologic infections: infections during pregnancy, peripartal and puerperal infections, breast inflammation, sexually transmitted infections, helminthic infections, self-induced infections, and more; and detailed discussions of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections, with flow charts, tables, and essential information on vaccinations and drug interactions.