Leptospirosis in pregnancy with pathological fetal cardiotocography changes

Leptospirosis outcomes in pregnancy

Introduction: Leptospirosis is a serious disease of humans, caused by different strains of the ‎bacteria Leptospira. The disease in humans can include pregnant mothers with poor outcomes ‎such as intrauterine fetal death, abortion, and delivery of a newborn with signs of congenital ‎leptospirosis. Moreover, due to overlapping signs and symptoms, leptospirosis is often ‎difficult...

Fetal cardiotocography before and after water aerobics during pregnancy

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of moderate aerobic physical activity in water on fetal cardiotocography patterns in sedentary pregnant women. METHOD In a non-randomized controlled trial, 133 previously sedentary pregnant women participated in multiple regular sessions of water aerobics in a heated swimming pool. Cardiotocography was performed for 20 minutes before and just after the oriente...

Pathological Aspect of Leptospirosis in Sheep and Goats in Iran

Transient accelerations of fetal heart rate analyzed by computerized cardiotocography in the third trimester of pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the patterns of transient FHR accelerations (10 bpm and 15 bpm) in the third trimester of pregnancy, comparing the occurrence of this event before and after the 32nd gestational week. METHODS This is a prospective study comparing the results of the computerized cardiotocography of 46 low-risk women with singleton pregnancies, maternal age bet...

Effect of Aspirin Consumption during Pregnancy on Fetal and Placental Weights and Histomorphometric Changes of the Fetal Stomach in Rats

  Background & Objective: Due to the relevant use of aspirin to relieve pain and common symptoms of gastric ulcer and possible malicious effects on fetus, this study investigates the histomorphologic effects of aspirin on the stomach tissue in rat embryos.    Materials & Methods: In this experimental study, 30 pregnant female rats were randomly divided into six groups including control group wi...