Contraindications to the varicella vaccine include the following: pregnancy or chance of pregnancy in 4weeks after administration; previous severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or any of its components; active, untreated tuberculosis; and severe immunosuppression (Table 9.2). HIV-positive patients: Ad...
continuing every single year thereafter. Manufacturers have never tested the safety of flu shots administered during pregnancy, and the FDA hasnever formally licensedany vaccines “specifically for use during pregnancy to protect the
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Acute symptomatic seizures are the main sign of neurological dysfunction in newborns. This is linked to the unique characteristics of the neonatal brain, making it hyperexcitable compared to older ages, and to the common occurrence of some forms of acquired brain injury, namely hypoxic-ischemic ence...
A review of studies also showed that the composition of the gut microbiome in an eczema population is influenced by environmental factors, including pregnancy duration, delivery method, feeding type, rearing style, number of siblings, lifestyle, etc. [7]. The intestinal microbiome, a microbial ...
In contrast, acquired thrombophilia can develop due to myeloproliferative tumor, antiphospholipid syndrome, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, nephrotic syndrome, or inflammatory bowel disease. Acquired risk factors of thrombophilia include pregnancy,surgery, long-term bed rest, oral contraceptives, hormone ...
Untreated cervicitis can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain. In men, untreated chlamydia may cause tender or swollen testicles and a decline in sperm mobility and concentration, which are both associated with infertility [66]. Neisseria ...
The exclusion criteria were as follows: a) age less than 18 years; b) pregnancy; c) lactation; d) limb amputations; e) mental disorders; f) diabetes mellitus; g) pre-existing blood disorders; h) pre-existing abdominal fistulas; i) pre-existing terminal illness; j) liver dysfunction (...