Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology
Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol
· ISSN (print) 1064-7449
· 40 papers in corpus
observational
1998
Antibodies to the chlamydial 60 kilodalton heat shock protein in women with tubal factor infertility
INTRODUCTION: Fallopian tube damage and subsequent infertility are common sequelae of upper genital tract infection with Chlamydia trachomatis. This fallopian tube damage is thought to be immune mediated. The 60 kilodalton chlamydial heat s…
observational
1998
OBJECTIVE: Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common and troublesome problem in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women. We sought to evaluate endometrial pathology among HIV-infected women requiring hysterectomy to explore if endomet…
case-report
1998
BACKGROUND: Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of ovarian endometrioma has been applied and emphasized as a safe and simple procedure. CASE: Two 27-year-old infertile women, both gravida 0, para 0, underwent medical follow-up examin…
observational
1997
Objective: Endometriosis is a very common cause of infertility and often an indication for in vitro fertilization with embryo trans- fer (IVF-ET). When patients have severe endometriosis affecting the tubes, infertility is understandable. H…
other
1997
other
1997
1996
review
1996
C. TRACHOMATIS (CT) infections of the upper genital tract in women are either acute, sub acute or chronic. CT infection has a tendency to be chronic, latent and persistent as a consequence of the host immune reaction to CT major outer membr…
review
1996
This review addresses the immune consequences of Chlamydial infections in pregnancy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcome. In pregnancy, many works have shown the risk for perterm labor, preterm birth, or miscarriage with current infecti…
review
1994
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a serious public health and reproductive health problem in the United States. An early and accurate diagnosis of PID is extremely important for the effective management of the acute illness and for the p…
case-report
1994
BACKGROUND: Artificial insemination is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of various forms of infertility. Infectious complications have only rarely been noted as a complication of intrauterine insemination (IUI). CASE: In th…
other
1994
OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to determine plasma and pelvic tissue concentrations of piperacillin/tazobactam following a single intravenous administration. METHODS: Plasma and tissue samples were obtained following administration o…
case-report
1993
Several descriptions of hydrostatic injuries while water-skilng have been described, including lacerations of the perineum, vagina, and cervix. Salpingitis or pelvic abscess resulting from water-skiing injuries are rare but important compli…
rct
1993
OBJECTIVE: his investigation was undertaken to evaluate the relationship between postcesarean endometritis and (1) method of placental removal and (2) site for uterine repair. METHODS: This prospective, randomized study included 120 patien…
observational
1993
OBJECTIVE: The genital mycoplasmas (Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum) and Chlamydia trachomatis have been implicated as possible etiologic factors in infertility. Their role in patients with infertility needs to be further defi…